Microbiomes in a social context (IMAGE)

Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia

Microbiomes in a social context

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In a social context, host microbiomes can be shared among individuals. Paths represent the evolution of gut bacteria over time. Along the central paths, three distinct microbiomes are being transmitted among hosts, leading to similar bacterial evolution among them.

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©Nelson Frazão, IGC 2023

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In a social context, host microbiomes can be shared among individuals. Paths represent the evolution of gut bacteria over time. Along the central paths, three distinct microbiomes are being transmitted among hosts, leading to similar bacterial evolution among them.

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