Engineered fungus containing a caterpillar gene kills insects rapidly by disrupting their ecto- and endo-microbiomes
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-06670-z
Abstract: Similar to the physiological importance of gut microbiomes, recent works have shown that insect ectomicrobiotas can mediate defensive colonization resistance against fungal parasites that infect via cuticle penetration. Here we show that engineering the entomopathogenic… read more here.
Keywords: fungus containing; ecto endo; gut microbiomes; endo microbiomes ... See more keywords
Occurrence of multiple infections of rodents with parasites and bacteria in the Sibang Arboretum, Libreville, Gabon
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.2506-2516
Abstract: Background and Aim: Rodents are carriers or reservoirs of various bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and ectoparasites. Given the proximity of various rodent species and humans, there is a potential for the transmission of pathogens. Data on… read more here.
Keywords: occurrence; multiple infections; ecto endo; spp ... See more keywords