Gut microbes predominantly act as symbiotic partners rather than raw nutrients
N. F. da Silva Soares, A. Quagliariello, S. Yigitturk, M. E. Martino
The paper quantifies the role of gut microbes in Drosophila, showing their primary benefit comes from symbiotic interactions rather than as raw nutrients.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology