Phenotypic plasticity of antibiotic resistance, metabolism byproduct utilization and the evolution of mutually beneficial cooperation in Escherichia coli
N. Ye, B. Hou, J. Song, D. W. Dunn, Z. Ma, R.-W. Wang
The paper shows that antibiotic-resistant E. coli can protect sensitive strains from antibiotics and that metabolic byproducts like indole can create mutualistic cooperation between resistant and sensitive strains.
bioRxiv · Aug 23, 2023 · PreprintEcology