Worms need microbes too: microbiota, health and aging in Caenorhabditis elegans

Abstract Many animal species live in close association with commensal and symbiotic microbes (microbiota). Recent studies have revealed that the status of gastrointestinal tract microbiota can influence nutrition‐related syndromes such as obesity and type‐2 diabetes, and perhaps aging. These morbidi...

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Autores principales: Filipe Cabreiro, David Gems
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Nature 2013-08-01
Colección:EMBO Molecular Medicine
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Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1002/emmm.201100972