Identification of bacterial signals that modulate enteric sensory neurons to influence behavior in C. elegans

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The bacterial microbiome influences many aspects of animal health and disease. Bacteria can have beneficial functions, for example providing nutrients, whereas others can act as pathogens. Bacteria are sensed by host cells to induce adaptive changes in physiology and behavior. While immune and intestinal cells detect bacterial signals through well-characterized mechanisms, recent studies indicate that neurons can...

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