Distinct microcolony morphologies promote flow-dependent bacterial colonization
K. M. Hallinen, S. P. Bodine, H. A. Stone, T. W. Muir, N. S. Wingreen, Z. Gitai
The paper shows that bacterial species use distinct microcolony morphologies to colonize surfaces under high fluid flow, with S. aureus relying on signaling molecules and E. faecalis on mechanical forces.
bioRxiv · Nov 22, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology