The great divide: rhamnolipids mediate separation between P. aeruginosa and S. aureus
J.-L. Bru, S. J. Kasallis, R. Chang, Q. Zhuo, J. Nguyen, P. Pham, E. Warren, K. Whiteson, N. M. Hoyland-Kroghsbo, D. H. Limoli, A. Siryaporn
This study shows that rhamnolipids mediate physical separation between P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, enabling coexistence through surfactant flow deflection.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology