Engineering a symbiotic relationship between E. coli and stinkbugs reveals clues about how symbiosis develops - Phys.org

A team of researchers with members affiliated with several institutions in Japan has learned more about the process involved in the development of natural symbiotic relationships by engineering an artificial one between E. coli and stinkbugs.

Infection, localization and vertical transmission of E. coli in the gut symbiotic system of P. stali. a, Normal symbiotic adult female, large in size and green in color. b, Dissected alimentary tract… [+4381 chars]

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