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Dynamic Gut Microbiome across Life History of the Malaria Mosquito Anopheles gambiae in Kenya
21 Sept 2011
Abstract excerpt
The mosquito gut represents an ecosystem that accommodates a complex, intimately associated microbiome. It is increasingly clear that the gut microbiome influences a wide variety of host traits, such as fitness and immunity. Understanding the microbial community structure and its dynamics across mosquito life is a prerequisite for comprehending the symbiotic relationship between the mosquito and its gut microbial...
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