Microbial adaptation to venom is common in snakes and spiders
E. Esmaeilishirazifard, L. Usher, C. Trim, H. Denise, V. Sangal, G. H. Tyson, A. Barlow, K. Redway, J. D. Taylor, M. Kremmyda-Vlachou, S. Davies, T. D. Loftus, M. M. G. Lock, K. Wright, A. Dalby, , S. A. Moschos
The paper identifies bacterial colonization in cobra venom that acquires genes counteracting venom antimicrobial peptides, challenging the sterility of venoms.
bioRxiv · Nov 5, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology