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Open AccessSpontaneous body contractions are modulated by the microbiome of Hydra
Spontaneous contractile activity, such as gut peristalsis, is ubiquitous in animals and is driven by pacemaker cells. In humans, disruption of the contraction pattern leads to gastrointestinal conditions, whic...
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Open AccessA secreted antibacterial neuropeptide shapes the microbiome of Hydra
Colonization of body epithelial surfaces with a highly specific microbial community is a fundamental feature of all animals, yet the underlying mechanisms by which these communities are selected and maintained...