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. 2016 Feb 10;19(2):133-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2016.01.016.

Microbes without Borders: Decompartmentalization of the Aging Gut

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Microbes without Borders: Decompartmentalization of the Aging Gut

Erin S Keebaugh et al. Cell Host Microbe. .
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The microbiota supports intestinal homeostasis in developing animals. With increased age, gut maintenance declines and microbes can stray from traditional zones, negatively impacting host health. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Li et al. (2016) detail the mechanisms leading to the decline in intestinal health in aged flies.

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