Friend or foe? Effects of host immune activation on the gut microbiome in the caterpillar Manduca sexta

For many animals, the gut microbiome plays an essential role in immunity and digestion. However, certain animals, such as the caterpillar , do not have a resident gut microbiome. Although these animals do have bacteria that pass through their gut from their natural environment, the absence of such b...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental biology 2020-10, Vol.223 (Pt 19)
Hauptverfasser: McMillan, Laura E, Adamo, Shelley A
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Sprache:eng
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