Lactobacillus spp. in the reproductive system of female moths and mating induced changes and possible transmission
Abstract Background The microbiome in the insect reproductive tract is poorly understood. Our previous study demonstrated the presence of Lactobacillus spp. in female moths, but their distribution and function remain unclear. Lactobacillus spp. are known as the ‘healthy’ vaginal microbiome in humans...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02724-6 |