Bdellovibrio's Prey-Independent Growth is Fuelled by Amino Acids as a Carbon Source
C. Herencias, M. V. Rivero-Buceta, S. Salgado, F. Baquero, R. del Campo, J. Nogales, M. A. Prieto
This study shows Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus can grow without prey using amino acids as carbon sources, revealing their metabolic flexibility and potential for biotechnological applications.
bioRxiv · Nov 24, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology