Sticking together: Independent evolution of biofilm formation in different species of staphylococci has occurred multiple times via different pathways
L. Crossman, L. P. Sims, R. Dean, H. M. Felgate, T. Diaz Calvo, C. L. Hill, I. McNamara, M. A. Webber, J. A. Wain
This study identifies distinct biofilm formation mechanisms in multiple Staphylococcus species, showing independent evolution of biofilm pathways through different protein domains.
bioRxiv · Mar 1, 2024Microbiology