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Allelic Variation in a Single Genomic Region Alters the Microbiome of the Snail Biomphalaria glabrata.
The Journal of heredity - 27 Jun 2018
Allan Euan R O, Tennessen Jacob A, Sharpton Thomas J, Blouin Michael S
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Freshwater snails are the intermediate hosts for numerous parasitic worms which can have negative consequences for human health and agriculture. Understanding the transmission of these diseases requires a more complete characterization of the immunobiology of snail hosts. This includes the characterization of its microbiome and genetic factors which may interact with this important commensal community. Allelic...
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