This Week in Parasitism - TWiP 206: Bacteria protect mosquitoes from parasites

Racaniello, V., Despommier, D., Griffin, D. and Naula, C. (2022) This Week in Parasitism - TWiP 206: Bacteria protect mosquitoes from parasites. [Audio]

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Abstract

The TWiP team solves the case of the Ghanian women with leg swelling, and relate how Anopheline mosquitoes are protected against parasite infection by tryptophan catabolism in gut microbiota.

Item Type:Audio
Keywords:Gut microbiota, lymphatic filariasis, malaria, parasite, parasitism, parasitology, tryptophan metabolism, Wuchereria bancrofti.
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Naula, Dr Christina
Authors: Racaniello, V., Despommier, D., Griffin, D., and Naula, C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
Publisher:Microbe TV, Inc

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