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The development of Microbial Endocrinology is covered from a decidedly personal perspective. Specific focus is given to the role of Microbial Endocrinology in the evolutionary symbiosis between man and microbe as it relates to both health and disease. Future avenues of research are suggested.
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Lyte, M. (2010). Microbial Endocrinology: A Personal Journey . In: Lyte, M., Freestone, P. (eds) Microbial Endocrinology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5576-0_1
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