Spatial analysis of gut microbiome reveals a distinct ecological niche associated with the mucus layer.
K. Duncan, K. Carey Ewend, s. vaishnava
The paper identifies a biofilm-like microbial community in the mucus layer of the mouse gut that is distinct from the lumen, excluding Proteobacteria and enriched in Clostridia.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2019Microbiology