Exploring Micro-Eukaryotic Diversity in the Gut: Co-occurrence of Blastocystis Subtypes and Other Protists in Zoo Animals
Journal Article
Betts, E. L., Gentekaki, E., & Tsaousis, A. D. (2020)
Exploring Micro-Eukaryotic Diversity in the Gut: Co-occurrence of Blastocystis Subtypes and Other Protists in Zoo Animals. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00288
Blastocystis is a genetically diverse microbial eukaryote thriving in the gut of humans and other animals. While Blastocystis has been linked with gastrointestinal disorders, ...
Genetic diversity of Blastocystis in non-primate animals
Journal Article
Betts, E. L., Gentekaki, E., Thomasz, A., Breakell, V., Carpenter, A. I., & Tsaousis, A. D. (2018)
Genetic diversity of Blastocystis in non-primate animals. Parasitology, 145(9), 1228-1234. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0031182017002347
Blastocystis is an anaerobic protist, commonly inhabiting the intestinal tract of both humans and other animals. Blastocystis is extremely diverse comprising 17 genetically di...