Elizabeth K Mallott
Biographic Data
| ID | 106540 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elizabeth K Mallott |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elizabeth K |
| FAMILY NAME | Mallott |
| SIGNATURE | MALLOTT E K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Department of Anthropology Northwestern University Evanston Illinois |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5446-8563 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Embodied Immunity: Place, Inequality, and Reproductive Outcomes in Two US Communities
Immune dysregulation has been linked to adverse reproductive outcomes, yet its biocultural determinants remain underexplored. This study examines how environmental inequality and embodied life history factors intersect to shape pregnancy loss among women in two socio-environmentally distinct, low-resource US communities. We hypothesized that indicators of immune activation and reproductive history would be associated with increased likelihood of …
Male Infanticide in the Northern Purple‐Faced Langur ( Semnopithecus vetulus Philbricki) in the Kaludiyapukuna Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka
Infanticide, the killing of conspecific infants, has been observed in many species, including rodents, carnivores, and notably, primates. Although several adaptive and non‐adaptive hypotheses have been proposed to explain this phenomenon, most cases to date appear consistent with the sexual selection hypothesis, particularly in primates. According to this hypothesis, males increase their reproductive success by eliminating unrelated unweaned infa…
Ecological and genetic variables co‐vary with social group identity to shape the gut microbiome of a pair‐living primate
Primates exhibit diverse social systems that are intricately linked to their biology, behavior, and evolution, all of which influence the acquisition and maintenance of their gut microbiomes (GMs). However, most studies of wild primate populations focus on taxa with relatively large group sizes, and few consider pair‐living species. To address this gap, we investigate how a primate's social system interacts with key environmental, social, and gen…
Evidence and potential drivers of neglected parasitic helminth and protist infections among a small preliminary sample of children from rural Mississippi
INTRODUCTION: Intestinal infections with helminths (parasitic worms) and protists (single-celled eukaryotes) may be neglected health issues in low-resource communities across the United States. Because they predominantly infect school-aged children and can lead to nutritional deficiencies and developmental delays, these infections can affect lifelong health. More research is needed to understand the prevalence and risk factors of these parasitic …
The relationship between pinworm ( Trypanoxyuris ) infection and gut bacteria in wild black howler monkeys ( Alouatta pigra )
Gut bacteria may coexist with other groups of organisms, such as nematode parasites, that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of primates; however, the possible effects of endoparasites on bacterial communities are frequently overlooked. Here we explored whether infection with Trypanoxyuris , an oxyurid gastrointestinal parasite, is associated with changes in the gut bacterial community of wild black howler monkeys ( Alouatta pigra ), by comparing…
Fermented food consumption in wild nonhuman primates and its ecological drivers
OBJECTIVES: Although fermented food use is ubiquitous in humans, the ecological and evolutionary factors contributing to its emergence are unclear. Here we investigated the ecological contexts surrounding the consumption of fruits in the late stages of fermentation by wild primates to provide insight into its adaptive function. We hypothesized that climate, socioecological traits, and habitat patch size would influence the occurrence of this beha…
Predigestion as an Evolutionary Impetus for Human Use of Fermented Food
Fermented foods are an important part of the human diet. While the types of fermented foods consumed as well as the processes used to create them vary regionally, the majority of human populations globally deliberately produce and consume fermented foods as a central part of their diets. This pattern is in contrast to that of other vertebrates, including nonhuman primates. However, it remains unclear when and why humans began to include high amou…
The gut microbiome and metabolome of saddleback tamarins ( Leontocebus weddelli): Insights into the foraging ecology of a small‐bodied primate
Body mass is a strong predictor of diet and nutritional requirements across a wide range of mammalian taxa. In the case of small‐bodied primates, because of their limited gut volume, rapid food passage rate, and high metabolic rate, they are hypothesized to maintain high digestive efficiency by exploiting foods rich in protein, fats, and readily available energy. However, our understanding of the dietary requirements of wild primates is limited b…
The effect of captivity on the primate gut microbiome varies with host dietary niche
Despite careful attention to animal nutrition and wellbeing, gastrointestinal distress remains relatively common in captive non‐human primates (NHPs), particularly dietary specialists such as folivores. These patterns may be a result of marked dietary differences between captive and wild settings and associated impacts on the gut microbiome. However, given that most existing studies target NHP dietary specialists, it is unclear if captive environ…
The microbial reproductive ecology of white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
Changes in reproductive status influence energy and nutrient requirements in female primates. The gut microbiota may buffer changes in energy demands, with shifts in community composition increasing the energy production potential of the gut during pregnancy and lactation. In this study, we examine changes in the gut microbiome of wild, female white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus) across different reproductive states. Fecal samples (n = 39) wer…
Influence of fruit and invertebrate consumption on the gut microbiota of wild white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
OBJECTIVES: Invertebrate consumption is thought to be an integral part of early hominin diets, and many modern human populations regularly consume insects and other arthropods. This study examines the response of gut microbial community structure and function to changes in diet in wild white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus), a primate that incorporates a large proportion of invertebrates in its diet. The goal of the study is to better understand…
Integrating feeding behavior, ecological data, and DNA barcoding to identify developmental differences in invertebrate foraging strategies in wild white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
OBJECTIVES: Invertebrate foraging strategies in nonhuman primates often require complex extractive foraging or prey detection techniques. As these skills take time to master, juveniles may have reduced foraging efficiency or concentrate their foraging efforts on easier to acquire prey than adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We use DNA barcoding, behavioral observations, and ecological data to assess age-based differences in invertebrate prey foraging…
Análisis Del Genoma Mitocondrial De Dos Individuos Inhumados en El Sitio Arqueológico Cg14e01 "Isla Larga" (Rocha, Uruguay)
CG14E01 "Isla Larga" es un sitio con estructura monticular ("cerrito de indios") localizado en el departamento de Rocha (Uruguay), con una cronología que se extiende de 3600 años AP al siglo XVII. En este sitio se registran evidencias vinculadas con diversos contactos interétnicos en la forma de dos urnas Tupiguaraní y cuentas de vidrio de origen europeo. Asociados a estas evidencias se recuperaron tres enterramientos primarios, uno masculino y d…
High‐throughput sequencing of fecal DNA to identify insects consumed by wild W eddell's saddleback tamarins ( S aguinus weddelli , C ebidae, P rimates) in B olivia
The genus Saguinus represents a successful radiation of over 20 species of small‐bodied New World monkeys. Studies of the tamarin diet indicate that insects and small vertebrates account for ∼16–45% of total feeding and foraging time, and represent an important source of lipids, protein, and metabolizable energy. Although tamarins are reported to commonly consume large‐bodied insects such as grasshoppers and walking sticks (Orthoptera), little is…
Predigestion as an Evolutionary Impetus for Human Use of Fermented Food
Fermented foods are an important part of the human diet. While the types of fermented foods consumed as well as the processes used to create them vary regionally, the majority of human populations globally deliberately produce and consume fermented foods as a central part of their diets. This pattern is in contrast to that of other vertebrates, including nonhuman primates. However, it remains unclear when and why humans began to include high amou…
Fermented food consumption in wild nonhuman primates and its ecological drivers
OBJECTIVES: Although fermented food use is ubiquitous in humans, the ecological and evolutionary factors contributing to its emergence are unclear. Here we investigated the ecological contexts surrounding the consumption of fruits in the late stages of fermentation by wild primates to provide insight into its adaptive function. We hypothesized that climate, socioecological traits, and habitat patch size would influence the occurrence of this beha…
Influence of fruit and invertebrate consumption on the gut microbiota of wild white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
OBJECTIVES: Invertebrate consumption is thought to be an integral part of early hominin diets, and many modern human populations regularly consume insects and other arthropods. This study examines the response of gut microbial community structure and function to changes in diet in wild white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus), a primate that incorporates a large proportion of invertebrates in its diet. The goal of the study is to better understand…
High‐throughput sequencing of fecal DNA to identify insects consumed by wild W eddell's saddleback tamarins ( S aguinus weddelli , C ebidae, P rimates) in B olivia
The genus Saguinus represents a successful radiation of over 20 species of small‐bodied New World monkeys. Studies of the tamarin diet indicate that insects and small vertebrates account for ∼16–45% of total feeding and foraging time, and represent an important source of lipids, protein, and metabolizable energy. Although tamarins are reported to commonly consume large‐bodied insects such as grasshoppers and walking sticks (Orthoptera), little is…
Integrating feeding behavior, ecological data, and DNA barcoding to identify developmental differences in invertebrate foraging strategies in wild white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
OBJECTIVES: Invertebrate foraging strategies in nonhuman primates often require complex extractive foraging or prey detection techniques. As these skills take time to master, juveniles may have reduced foraging efficiency or concentrate their foraging efforts on easier to acquire prey than adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We use DNA barcoding, behavioral observations, and ecological data to assess age-based differences in invertebrate prey foraging…
Análisis Del Genoma Mitocondrial De Dos Individuos Inhumados en El Sitio Arqueológico Cg14e01 "Isla Larga" (Rocha, Uruguay)
CG14E01 "Isla Larga" es un sitio con estructura monticular ("cerrito de indios") localizado en el departamento de Rocha (Uruguay), con una cronología que se extiende de 3600 años AP al siglo XVII. En este sitio se registran evidencias vinculadas con diversos contactos interétnicos en la forma de dos urnas Tupiguaraní y cuentas de vidrio de origen europeo. Asociados a estas evidencias se recuperaron tres enterramientos primarios, uno masculino y d…
High‐throughput sequencing of fecal DNA to identify insects consumed by wild W eddell's saddleback tamarins ( S aguinus weddelli , C ebidae, P rimates) in B olivia
The genus Saguinus represents a successful radiation of over 20 species of small‐bodied New World monkeys. Studies of the tamarin diet indicate that insects and small vertebrates account for ∼16–45% of total feeding and foraging time, and represent an important source of lipids, protein, and metabolizable energy. Although tamarins are reported to commonly consume large‐bodied insects such as grasshoppers and walking sticks (Orthoptera), little is…
Análisis Del Genoma Mitocondrial De Dos Individuos Inhumados en El Sitio Arqueológico Cg14e01 "Isla Larga" (Rocha, Uruguay)
CG14E01 "Isla Larga" es un sitio con estructura monticular ("cerrito de indios") localizado en el departamento de Rocha (Uruguay), con una cronología que se extiende de 3600 años AP al siglo XVII. En este sitio se registran evidencias vinculadas con diversos contactos interétnicos en la forma de dos urnas Tupiguaraní y cuentas de vidrio de origen europeo. Asociados a estas evidencias se recuperaron tres enterramientos primarios, uno masculino y d…
Integrating feeding behavior, ecological data, and DNA barcoding to identify developmental differences in invertebrate foraging strategies in wild white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
OBJECTIVES: Invertebrate foraging strategies in nonhuman primates often require complex extractive foraging or prey detection techniques. As these skills take time to master, juveniles may have reduced foraging efficiency or concentrate their foraging efforts on easier to acquire prey than adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We use DNA barcoding, behavioral observations, and ecological data to assess age-based differences in invertebrate prey foraging…
The microbial reproductive ecology of white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
Changes in reproductive status influence energy and nutrient requirements in female primates. The gut microbiota may buffer changes in energy demands, with shifts in community composition increasing the energy production potential of the gut during pregnancy and lactation. In this study, we examine changes in the gut microbiome of wild, female white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus) across different reproductive states. Fecal samples (n = 39) wer…
Influence of fruit and invertebrate consumption on the gut microbiota of wild white‐faced capuchins ( Cebus capucinus )
OBJECTIVES: Invertebrate consumption is thought to be an integral part of early hominin diets, and many modern human populations regularly consume insects and other arthropods. This study examines the response of gut microbial community structure and function to changes in diet in wild white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus), a primate that incorporates a large proportion of invertebrates in its diet. The goal of the study is to better understand…
The gut microbiome and metabolome of saddleback tamarins ( Leontocebus weddelli): Insights into the foraging ecology of a small‐bodied primate
Body mass is a strong predictor of diet and nutritional requirements across a wide range of mammalian taxa. In the case of small‐bodied primates, because of their limited gut volume, rapid food passage rate, and high metabolic rate, they are hypothesized to maintain high digestive efficiency by exploiting foods rich in protein, fats, and readily available energy. However, our understanding of the dietary requirements of wild primates is limited b…
The effect of captivity on the primate gut microbiome varies with host dietary niche
Despite careful attention to animal nutrition and wellbeing, gastrointestinal distress remains relatively common in captive non‐human primates (NHPs), particularly dietary specialists such as folivores. These patterns may be a result of marked dietary differences between captive and wild settings and associated impacts on the gut microbiome. However, given that most existing studies target NHP dietary specialists, it is unclear if captive environ…
The relationship between pinworm ( Trypanoxyuris ) infection and gut bacteria in wild black howler monkeys ( Alouatta pigra )
Gut bacteria may coexist with other groups of organisms, such as nematode parasites, that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of primates; however, the possible effects of endoparasites on bacterial communities are frequently overlooked. Here we explored whether infection with Trypanoxyuris , an oxyurid gastrointestinal parasite, is associated with changes in the gut bacterial community of wild black howler monkeys ( Alouatta pigra ), by comparing…
Fermented food consumption in wild nonhuman primates and its ecological drivers
OBJECTIVES: Although fermented food use is ubiquitous in humans, the ecological and evolutionary factors contributing to its emergence are unclear. Here we investigated the ecological contexts surrounding the consumption of fruits in the late stages of fermentation by wild primates to provide insight into its adaptive function. We hypothesized that climate, socioecological traits, and habitat patch size would influence the occurrence of this beha…
Predigestion as an Evolutionary Impetus for Human Use of Fermented Food
Fermented foods are an important part of the human diet. While the types of fermented foods consumed as well as the processes used to create them vary regionally, the majority of human populations globally deliberately produce and consume fermented foods as a central part of their diets. This pattern is in contrast to that of other vertebrates, including nonhuman primates. However, it remains unclear when and why humans began to include high amou…
Evidence and potential drivers of neglected parasitic helminth and protist infections among a small preliminary sample of children from rural Mississippi
INTRODUCTION: Intestinal infections with helminths (parasitic worms) and protists (single-celled eukaryotes) may be neglected health issues in low-resource communities across the United States. Because they predominantly infect school-aged children and can lead to nutritional deficiencies and developmental delays, these infections can affect lifelong health. More research is needed to understand the prevalence and risk factors of these parasitic …
Male Infanticide in the Northern Purple‐Faced Langur ( Semnopithecus vetulus Philbricki) in the Kaludiyapukuna Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka
Infanticide, the killing of conspecific infants, has been observed in many species, including rodents, carnivores, and notably, primates. Although several adaptive and non‐adaptive hypotheses have been proposed to explain this phenomenon, most cases to date appear consistent with the sexual selection hypothesis, particularly in primates. According to this hypothesis, males increase their reproductive success by eliminating unrelated unweaned infa…
Ecological and genetic variables co‐vary with social group identity to shape the gut microbiome of a pair‐living primate
Primates exhibit diverse social systems that are intricately linked to their biology, behavior, and evolution, all of which influence the acquisition and maintenance of their gut microbiomes (GMs). However, most studies of wild primate populations focus on taxa with relatively large group sizes, and few consider pair‐living species. To address this gap, we investigate how a primate's social system interacts with key environmental, social, and gen…
Embodied Immunity: Place, Inequality, and Reproductive Outcomes in Two US Communities
Immune dysregulation has been linked to adverse reproductive outcomes, yet its biocultural determinants remain underexplored. This study examines how environmental inequality and embodied life history factors intersect to shape pregnancy loss among women in two socio-environmentally distinct, low-resource US communities. We hypothesized that indicators of immune activation and reproductive history would be associated with increased likelihood of …
Biology (12 works) · Ecology (11 works) · Zoology (9 works) · Primate Behavior and Ecology (8 works) · Gut microbiota and health (6 works) · Microbiome (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Primate (4 works) · Evolutionary biology (3 works) · Foraging (3 works)