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The gut microbiota response to helminth infection depends on host sex and genotype.
The ISME journal - 1 May 2020
Ling Fei, Steinel Natalie, Weber Jesse, Ma Lei, Smith Chris, Correa Decio, Zhu Bin, Bolnick Daniel, Wang Gaoxue
Abstract excerpt
Vertebrates' gut microbial communities can be altered by the hosts' parasites. Helminths inhabiting the gut lumen can interact directly with their host's microbiota via physical contact, chemical products, or competition for nutrients. Indirect interactions can also occur, for instance when helminths induce or suppress host immunity in ways that have collateral effects on the microbiota. If there is genetic...
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