Gut bacteria induce heterologous immune priming in Rhodnius prolixus encompassing both humoral and cellular immune responses
Carissa A. Gilliland, Loretta Mugo-Kamiri, Sara Martin, Kevin J. Vogel
This study shows that the gut bacterium Rhodococcus rhodnii in Rhodnius prolixus primes the insect's immune system against pathogens, with live bacteria and specific species providing stronger protection than commensals.
PLoS Pathogens · Dec 1, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology