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The role of biogeography in shaping diversity of the intestinal microbiota in house mice.
Molecular ecology - 1 Apr 2013
Linnenbrink Miriam, Wang Jun, Hardouin Emilie A, Künzel Sven, Metzler Dirk, Baines John F
Abstract excerpt
The microbial communities inhabiting the mammalian intestinal tract play an important role in diverse aspects of host biology. However, little is known regarding the forces shaping variation in these communities and their influence on host fitness. To shed light on the contributions of host genetics, transmission and geography to diversity in microbial communities between individuals, we performed a survey of...
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