Thursday, June 6, 2019

Just a phage? How bacteria's predators can shape the gut microbiome

A phage can have a profound impact on the dynamics of the gut microbiome, not only affecting certain species directly but also having a cascading effect on others. Phage may also be impacting their human host by modulating metabolites, including chemical substances found in the brain.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2K3N2AT

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