KERNEL-BASED GENETIC ASSOCIATION ANALYSIS FOR MICROBIOME PHENOTYPES IDENTIFIES HOST GENETIC DRIVERS OF BETA-DIVERSITY

Kernel-based genetic association analysis for microbiome phenotypes identifies host genetic drivers of beta-diversity

Abstract Background Understanding human genetic influences on the gut microbiota helps elucidate the mechanisms by which genetics may influence health outcomes.Typical microbiome genome-wide association studies (GWAS) marginally assess the association between individual genetic variants and individual microbial taxa.We propose a novel approach, the

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The importance of reproductive health education for elementary school children: Long-term benefits and challenges in implementation - A literature review

Reproductive health education at the primary school level is a controversial topic.Although some recognize its importance in providing accurate information about the body and development, others raise concerns about cultural sensitivities and age-appropriateness.This review intends to explore various aspects related to the importance of reproductiv

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Transcriptomic and functional analyses reveal an antiviral role of autophagy during pepper mild mottle virus infection

Abstract Background Pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) is a member in the genus Tobamovirus and infects mainly solanaceous plants.However, the mechanism Soap Dishes of virus-host interactions remains unclear.To explore the responses of pepper plants to PMMoV infection, we analyzed the transcriptomic changes in pepper plants after PMMoV infection usin

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