Functional Redundancy in the Gut (IMAGE)

Cell Press

Functional Redundancy in the Gut

Caption

This figure shows how microbiota species are interchangeable in terms of functions by means of the metabolites produced by the action of gene products contained in the gut bacteria.

Credit

Moya and Ferrer/<i>Trends in Microbiology</i> 2016

Usage Restrictions

Credit Required.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.