Managing amphibian disease with skin microbiota
C. euknemos is one of many frog species threatened by chytrid fungus. (Photo: Doug Woodhams)
Former postdoc, , Molly Bletz, Assistant Professor, Valerie McKenzie and recent PhD graduate Jordan Kueneman recently published a paper in Trends in Microbiology, titled, .
Abstract:
The contribution of emerging amphibian diseases to the sixth mass extinction is driving innovative wildlife management strategies, including the use of probiotics. Bioaugmentation of the skin mucosome, a dynamic environment including host and microbial components, may not provide a generalized solution. Multi-omics technologies and ecological context underlie effective implementation.
in Trends in Microbiology.
The paper generated some press, Doug was recently interviewed on . .