As Primates Evolved, so Did Lice and Their Bacterial Partners (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

As Primates Evolved, so Did Lice and Their Bacterial Partners

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Genome sequencing provides new insights into the intertwined history of lice and their bacterial sidekicks, enabling lice to stay in sync with their primate hosts. Image by Bret Boyd.

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Image by Bret Boyd.

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