Dynamic genetic adaptation of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron murine gut colonization
M. Zhang, M. Kennedy, O. DeLeon, J. Bissell, F. Trigodet, K. Lolans, S. Temelkova, K. T. Carroll, A. Fiebig, A. M. Deutschbauer, A. M. Sidebottom, C. S. Henry, P. A. Rice, J. Bergelson, E. Chang
This study tracks genetic and metabolic changes in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron during gut colonization, showing shifting gene usage and highlighting the importance of carbohydrate metabolism for long-term persistence.
bioRxiv · Feb 23, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology