Bacterial Swarmers exhibit a Protective Response to Intestinal Stress
W. Chen, A. De, H. Li, J. R. Wright, R. Lamendella, D. J. Lukin, W. Szymczak, K. Sun, L. Kelly, S. Ghosh, D. B. Kearns, Z. He, C. Jobin, X. Luo, A. Byju, , S. Mani
This study identifies bacterial swarmers as protective against intestinal inflammation in mice and humans, showing their ability to enrich beneficial gut microbes.
bioRxiv · Oct 7, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology