June 2009 PMID 19304816

Intestinal endocellular symbiotic bacterium of the macaque louse Pedicinus obtusus: Distinct endosymbiont origins in anthropoid primate lice and the old world monkey louse.

Takema Fukatsu, Takahiro Hosokawa, Ryuichi Koga, Naruo Nikoh, Takuya Kato, Shin-ichi Hayama, Haruo Takefushi, Ichirou Tanaka

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Most discussions reflect a neutral tone, focusing on sharing new videos and general interest in symbiotic bacteria, exemplified by phrases like 'a new video' and 'blood-sucking lice and their bacteria.' The tone and context reveal a curiosity-driven engagement rather than strong opinions or calls to action.

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The discussions suggest a modest influence, mainly raising awareness and sharing information about the bacteria in lice.

Abstract in brief

The study characterizes a specific symbiotic bacterium in the macaque louse Pedicinus obtusus, which is a gammaproteobacteria and is distinct from other symbionts found in lice that parasitize primates.
This bacterium is located mainly in the midgut epithelium and ovaries of the louse, shows bias towards adenine-thymine (AT) in its genes, and exhibits signs of rapid molecular evolution.
The bacterium has been named "Candidatus Puchtella pedicinophila" and is noted to have an independent evolutionary origin compared to similar symbionts in other primate lice and old world monkeys.]

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Exploring Symbiotic Bacteria in Primate Lice Evolution

This video examines the role of symbiotic bacteria associated with primate lice, focusing on species like Pedicinus obtusus and Haematopinus apri. It highlights their evolutionary history and the significance of these…

ERATO深津共生進化機構プロジェクト · Jan 4, 2023 5,187 views

Understanding Lice: Their Ecology and Symbiotic Bacteria

Have you seen the blood-sucking lice that parasitize humans? This video provides a visual introduction to the ecology and lifestyle of lice, their relationship with endosymbiotic bacteria, and the critical role these…

ERATO深津共生進化機構プロジェクト · Jan 22, 2024 785 views

Takema Fukatsu

@fkttkm · X

シラミ様と共生細菌の関係について詳しく知りたい方は、以下をご覧いただければ https://t.co/m27VoILxar

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トコジラミは人間の血しか吸わないので、研究には研究者の血を吸わせるそうだ。（産総研）「こうみると、つぶらな目をしていてなかなか可愛い顔をしています」ひ～～～～～動画はこちらから https://t.co/sEMCkcWqBW #ERATO深津共生進化機構プロジェクト https://t.co/7eAIy2MQdQ

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シラミに関するERATOの動画、英語版です！ https://t.co/VNfgQ8h6ZZ

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Takema Fukatsu

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A new YouTube video on endosymbiotic bacteria of human and animal lice is out! Blood-sucking lice and their symbiotic bacteria https://t.co/sD2zhgo6z2

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Intestinal endocellular symbiotic bacterium of the macaque louse Pedicinus obtusus: Distinct endosymbiont origins in anthropoid primate lice and the old world monkey louse.

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Exploring Symbiotic Bacteria in Primate Lice Evolution

Understanding Lice: Their Ecology and Symbiotic Bacteria