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Uncovering Wolbachia diversity upon artificial host transfer.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Schneider Daniela I, Riegler Markus, Arthofer Wolfgang, Merçot Hervé, Stauffer Christian, Miller Wolfgang J
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The common endosymbiotic Wolbachia bacteria influence arthropod hosts in multiple ways. They are mostly recognized for their manipulations of host reproduction, yet, more recent studies demonstrate that Wolbachia also impact host behavior, metabolic pathways and immunity. Besides their biological and evolutionary roles, Wolbachia are new potential biological control agents for pest and vector management....
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