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Katerina Junker

University of Victoria

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Epigenetic phase variation in the gut microbiome enhances bacterial adaptation

Mi Ni, Katerina Junker, Yujie Liu, Yu Fan, Yangmei Li, Wanjin Qiao, Xue‐Song Zhang, Magdalena Ksiezarek, Edward A. Mead, Alan Tourancheau, Wenyan Jiang, Martin J. Blaser, Raphael H. Valdivia, Lauren E. Davey, Gang Fang

This study identifies epigenetic phase variation in the gut microbiome, showing it enhances bacterial adaptation through gene regulation and bet-hedging strategies.

Cell Host & Microbe · May 19, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology