Uncovering complex microbiome activities via metatranscriptomics during 24 hours of oral biofilm assembly and maturation
Abstract Background Dental plaque is composed of hundreds of bacterial taxonomic units and represents one of the most diverse and stable microbial ecosystems associated with the human body. Taxonomic composition and functional capacity of mature plaque is gradually shaped during several stages of co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | Microbiome |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-018-0591-4 |