Viral route of infection determines the effect of Drosophila melanogaster gut bacteria on host resistance and tolerance to disease.
M. Landum, M. S. Silva, N. Martins, L. Teixeira
This study investigates how gut bacteria in Drosophila melanogaster affect host resistance and tolerance to viral infections, finding that their impact varies by infection route and is less pronounced than Wolbachia's effects.
bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2021 · PreprintImmunology