Microbial warfare: B. subtilis antagonizes E. coli biofilm formation

Trends Microbiol. 2023 Dec 28:S0966-842X(23)00355-4. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2023.12.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBiofilm formation helps bacteria to survive environmental challenges. Biofilm development often involves multiple genetic pathways that can be regulated by external signals. Diego Serra and his team (Cordisco et al.) explore how Bacillus subtilis can antagonize Escherichia coli macrocolony biofilm formation via the metabolite bacillaene.PMID:38158310 | DOI:10.1016/j.tim.2023.12.006

Source: Trends in Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kailyn Jessel Matthew R Chapman Source Type: research