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four wolves cluster together in the snow next to a tree. one wolf at the front looks out into the distance.
Toxoplasma-Infected Wolves More Likely to Lead Packs, Study Finds
The parasite appears to make infected wolves less risk-averse, potentially influencing the behavior of packs.
Toxoplasma-Infected Wolves More Likely to Lead Packs, Study Finds
Toxoplasma-Infected Wolves More Likely to Lead Packs, Study Finds

The parasite appears to make infected wolves less risk-averse, potentially influencing the behavior of packs.

The parasite appears to make infected wolves less risk-averse, potentially influencing the behavior of packs.

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An Early Start: The Impact of the Microbiome on Pediatric Development in the First Year of Life
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A better understanding of early childhood microbiome shifts offers a unique window for detecting disease risk and intervening appropriately.
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New Mouse Model Predicts Two Clinical Trial Failures in Humans
Emma Yasinski | Aug 1, 2019 | 4 min read
The lab animals had more natural microbiomes seeded by wild mice, unlike conventional models that are kept in sterile conditions.
Study: Enriched Housing Changes Murine T Cells
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Mice that live in a more-stimulating environment for two weeks appear to develop a more-inflammatory immune state that might help protect the animals against infection. 
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