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Commensal-specific immune responses at the intestinal mucosa
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The intestinal mucosa harbors a dense community of microbes that breaks down polysaccharides indigestible by the host, synthesizes essential vitamins, stimulates maturation of the immune system, and outcompetes the growth ...
Rapid nutrient fluctuations and their implications for bacterial growth
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Bacteria, like all lifeforms, rely on resource acquisition for growth, and the tight coupling between bacterial growth physiology and nutrient availability has long been observed. When nutrient environments shift on ...