Chitosan diet alters the microbiome of adult house flies
H. Schaal, M. Choudoir, V. Diwanji, J. Stoffolano, K. M. DeAngelis
This study shows that a chitosan-amended diet reduces house fly longevity and alters their gut microbiome composition, increasing bacterial load and changing dominant genera.
bioRxiv · Aug 31, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology