Trans-generational Immune Priming Protects the Eggs Only against Gram-Positive Bacteria in the Mealw...
Trans-generational Immune Priming Protects the Eggs Only against Gram-Positive Bacteria in the Mealworm Beetle
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United States: Public Library of Science
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In many vertebrates and invertebrates, offspring whose mothers have been exposed to pathogens can exhibit increased levels of immune activity and/or increased survival to infection. Such phenomena, called "Trans-generational immune priming" (TGIP) are expected to provide immune protection to the offspring. As the offspring and their mother may shar...
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Trans-generational Immune Priming Protects the Eggs Only against Gram-Positive Bacteria in the Mealworm Beetle
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1733657707
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1733657707
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1005178
