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Cyclic-di-GMP promotes bacteria–host association

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Genetic and phenotypic changes that enable Pseudomonas to adapt to an animal host are identified. These traits are controlled by a universal signalling molecule and are shared by diverse strains.

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Fig. 1: Changes in Pseudomonas life-history traits in host association.

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Hendry, T.A., Gallagher, K.A. Cyclic-di-GMP promotes bacteria–host association. Nat Microbiol 8, 1758–1759 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-023-01479-8

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