Joshua Mark Lyte
Associate Professor
Also affiliated: Texas Tech University (2006–2015); Agricultural Research Service (2019–2026); United States Department of Agriculture (2019–2026); Iowa State University (2015–2019); National University of Ireland (2019–2020); University College Cork (2018–2025); APC Microbiome Institute (2016–2025); U.S. National Poultry Research Center (2021–2026); Auburn University (2026)
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Joshua Mark Lyte's research investigates the intricate connections within the microbiota-gut-brain axis. His work explores how microbial metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, influence stress responses and host behavior. Lyte has studied the effects of specific dietary interventions, including resistant starch and fermented beverages like kefir, on modulating these axis alterations in animal models, specifically mice.
His research also extends to understanding the impact of stress on the microbiome, conceptualizing volatility as a key factor. Lyte has examined how the gut microbiome influences serotonergic responses to acute stress and investigated the neurobiological, neuroendocrine, and immune correlates of resilience to chronic stress. His publications also touch upon postprandial serum endotoxin levels in humans and their modulation by dietary fat intake.
With an h-index of 21 and over 7,000 citations across 64 publications, Lyte's scholarly contributions highlight his engagement with fundamental questions in gut health, neuroscience, and behavioral science.
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- h-index: 21
- Publications: 64
- Citations: 7,097
Positions
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Associate Professor 2026–presentAuburn University Poultry Science ORCID
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Associate Professor publications 2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ORCID
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Research Microbiologist 2018–2026USDA-ARS Poultry Production and Products Safety Research Unit ORCID
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Post-doctoral fellow 2016–2018University College Cork APC Microbiome Institute Neurogastroenterology ORCID
Selected Publications
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Agronomic and Environmental Impacts of Treating Poultry Litter with Litter Amendments (2026)
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