A sporulation-independent way of life for Bacillus thuringiensis in the late stages of an infection
H. Toukabri, D. Lereclus, L. Slamti
This study shows that non-sporulated Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria can survive in the host cadaver for weeks, exhibiting metabolic slowdown and resistance to environmental stress.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2022Microbiology