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Melbert T. Schwarz

North Carolina State University

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Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:multiple species· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Aram MikaelyaniD· 2 shared Aaron R. AshbrookiD· 1 shared Brian M. WiegmanniD· 1 shared Coby Schal AiD· 1 shared Cristian F. Beza‐BezaiD· 1 shared Daniel K. YoungiD· 1 shared Jessica A. Ware· 1 shared Marissa E. Cole· 1 shared

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ZoologyJournal of Economic EntomologyPeer-reviewedSep 19, 2024

Lethal Disruption of the Symbiotic Gut Community in Eastern Subterranean Termite Caused by Boric Acid

Aaron R. Ashbrook, Melbert T. Schwarz, Coby Schal A, Aram Mikaelyan

This study examines the impact of boric acid on the gut microbiome of Eastern subterranean termites, finding dose-dependent mortality and microbiome dysbiosis.

6 citations

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Evolutionary BiologyBioEssaysPeer-reviewedMar 27, 2024

Chewing Through Challenges: Exploring the Evolutionary Pathways to Wood-Feeding in Insects

Cristian F. Beza‐Beza, Brian M. Wiegmann, Jessica A. Ware…·Aram Mikaelyan

This paper investigates the evolutionary origins of saproxylophagy in insects, proposing the Detritivore-First Hypothesis and emphasizing the role of gut microbiomes in wood digestion.

10 citations

multiple speciesmetagenomics

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