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In biofilms, host tissues, or intracellular environments - what consequence does spatial localization have on individual organisms?
Understanding symbiotic interactions between soil organisms is important to understand how edaphic ecosystems contribute to ecosystem functioning, as well as plant health and nutrition. Traditional techniques are limited in their ability to capture the spatial and temporal dynamics of these interactions. Microfluidic, or "on-a-chip", technology aims to fill this methodological gap through the...
Many insects have evolved in beneficial associations with microorganisms, among which is the supplementation of nutrients. Some grain pest beetles have successfully adapted to dry conditions due to their thick cuticles, which is attributed to their ancient endosymbiont. Among the grain pest beetles with tyrosine supplementing symbionts, Prostephanus truncatus harbors the ancient symbiont,...
Leaf-associated microbial communities are shaped by diverse factors including host species, environmental conditions, and heterogeneous microenvironments across leaf surfaces. This environmental heterogeneity results in each bacterial cell experiencing unique local conditions, driving individual behaviours that influence not only survival but also the broader community dynamics. By focusing on...
Chemical interactions enable bacteria to associate closely with organisms across all domains of life. Beyond mutualistic and pathogenic interactions, small molecules known as metabolites not only provide essential building blocks for cellular membranes but also facilitate interactions between microbes and their hosts. A major challenge in studying metabolites involved in host-microbe...
