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Factors associated with the diversification of the gut microbial communities within chimpanzees from Gombe National Park.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 7 Aug 2012
Degnan Patrick H, Pusey Anne E, Lonsdorf Elizabeth V, Goodall Jane, Wroblewski Emily E, Wilson Michael L, Rudicell Rebecca S, Hahn Beatrice H, Ochman Howard
Abstract excerpt
The gastrointestinal tract harbors large and diverse populations of bacteria that vary among individuals and within individuals over time. Numerous internal and external factors can influence the contents of these microbial communities, including diet, geography, physiology, and the extent of contact among hosts. To investigate the contributions of such factors to the variation and changes in gut microbial...
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