D. Fast

Differential effects of commensal bacteria on progenitor cell adhesion, division symmetry and tumorigenesis in the Drosophila intestine.

This study shows that Lactobacillus brevis affects stem cell division symmetry and tumorigenesis in Drosophila intestine by altering integrin expression and distribution.

Complex symbiont-pathogen interactions inhibit intestinal repair

This study shows that Vibrio cholerae inhibits intestinal epithelial repair in Drosophila by interacting with symbiotic bacteria, highlighting the role of the type six secretion system in pathogenesis.

Commensal-Pathogen Competition Impacts Host Viability

This study shows that the T6SS of V. cholerae promotes pathogenesis by interacting with host commensals, as demonstrated in a Drosophila model.