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Metabolic rewiring of the probiotic bacterium Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG contributes to cell wall remodeling and antimicrobials production

This study shows that fermentation in LGG alters its metabolome, proteome, and cell wall properties, enhancing antimicrobial activity against pathogens.

Digestive exophagy of Bacterial Biofilms by an Amoeba Predator is Mediated by Specific Biofilm Recognition

This study shows that E. histolytica degrades bacterial biofilms via digestive exophagy, involving cysteine proteases and stress response modulation.

Context-dependent differences in the functional responses of Lactobacillaceae strains to fermentable sugars

The paper compares how five Lactobacillaceae strains respond to fermentable sugars in free-living and biofilm states, finding strain-specific differences in carrying capacity and acid tolerance.

Arabidopsis thaliana induces multigenerational stress tolerance against biotic and abiotic stressors and memorization of host colonization in Bacillus subtilis

This study shows that Arabidopsis thaliana secretions induce multigenerational stress tolerance in Bacillus subtilis, enhancing its colonization and resistance to stressors.

Imaging Flow Cytometry reveals a dual role for exopolysaccharides in biofilms: To promote self-adhesion while repelling non-self-community members

The paper uses imaging flow cytometry to show exopolysaccharides in Bacillus subtilis promote self-adhesion while repelling non-self bacteria like Bacillus mycoides.

Quantifying the effects of the plant root on antibiotic production in the beneficial bacterium B. subtilis

This study shows that A. thaliana induces antibiotic production in B. subtilis, which benefits the plant by antagonizing pathogens.

Resolving the conflict between antibiotic production and rapid growth by recognition of peptidoglycan of susceptible competitors

The paper shows that B. subtilis uses non-ribosomal peptides to outcompete rivals, but only when detecting peptidoglycan from sensitive competitors, balancing growth and antibiotic production.

The formation of microbial exoskeletons is driven by a controlled calcium-concentrating subcellular niche

This paper identifies a calcium-accumulating subcellular niche in bacteria that drives biofilm mineralization, showing its conservation across species and potential as a drug target.