Open AccessGut microbes regroup to aid defence after infection
Author(s) -
Melissa M. Kendall,
Vanessa Sperandio
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nature
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 15.993
H-Index - 1226
eISSN - 1476-4687
pISSN - 0028-0836
DOI - 10.1038/d41586-021-00642-7
Subject(s) - microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , biology , genetics
Resident gut microbes can help to block infection, but the mechanisms involved are not fully understood. It has now been found that changes in the microbial community after infection boost the level of a molecule that combats harmful bacteria.