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William F. McLaughlin

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Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1

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Starvation drives co-existence in cross-feeding bacterial populations

William F. McLaughlin, Megan G. Behringer

The paper shows that repeated moderate starvation promotes co-existence of bacterial ecotypes in cross-feeding populations, supporting cooperation and diversity maintenance.

bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology