Exploring the Ecology of Bifidobacteria and Their Genetic Adaptation to the Mammalian Gut

The mammalian gut is densely inhabited by microorganisms that have coevolved with their host. Amongst these latter microorganisms, bifidobacteria represent a key model to study host–microbe interaction within the mammalian gut. Remarkably, bifidobacteria naturally occur in a range of ecological nich...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Duranti, Giulia Longhi, Marco Ventura, Douwe van Sinderen, Francesca Turroni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/8