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Characterizing And Modeling Antibiotic Resistance Dynamics In Diverse Microbial Communities, Molly Krisann Gibson
Characterizing And Modeling Antibiotic Resistance Dynamics In Diverse Microbial Communities, Molly Krisann Gibson
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Complex microbial communities colonize every habitat investigated to date, including soil, animals, water, and humans, as well as the structures we live in. It has been hypothesized that there is network of exchange allowing both bacterial organisms and functions to seamlessly move between and within these environments. These microbial communities often serve essential and beneficial functions for the host organism or environment. This is particularly evident in the human gut, where microbial communities consistently provide a set of services to its human host, including protecting against enteric pathogens, liberating nutrients from food, and signaling immune system regulation. However, these communities …