New article: Iron will, microbial thrill: A dissertation that digs deep

What happens when you tweak iron levels in a pig’s diet?

You don’t just change growth rates - you shift microbial ecosystems, alter metabolic pathways, and potentially influence pathogen virulence. That’s the premise behind Shya Navazesh’s PhD dissertation, a four-chapter investigation into the complex relationship between dietary iron and gut health in swine.

As a PhD candidate at the Peng Ji lab at UC Davis, Shya's work spans cell culture, in vivo studies, metagenomics, and whole genome sequencing, offering a multi-layered view of how iron interacts with intestinal biology.

Read our latest article by Shaila Sigsgaard "Iron will, microbial thrill: A dissertation that digs deep" to find out more.