Comparative metagenomics reveals host specific metavirulomes and horizontal gene transfer elements in the chicken cecum microbiome.

<h4>Background</h4>The complex microbiome of the ceca of chickens plays an important role in nutrient utilization, growth and well-being of these animals. Since we have a very limited understanding of the capabilities of most species present in the cecum, we investigated the role of the...

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Main Authors: Ani Qu, Jennifer M Brulc, Melissa K Wilson, Bibiana F Law, James R Theoret, Lynn A Joens, Michael E Konkel, Florent Angly, Elizabeth A Dinsdale, Robert A Edwards, Karen E Nelson, Bryan A White
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Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e830cc85acce49a0ab6648559c5f5090
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