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How E. coli eavesdrops on the metabolic activity of other gut bacteria

How E. coli eavesdrops on the metabolic activity of other gut bacteria
Phys.org Wednesday 14 October 2026, 21:40 UTC 1 min read
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The gut microbiome is teeming with hundreds of bacterial species and trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms influence many aspects of health, including digestion, and assist with numerous functions in the body. Gut bacteria compete for the limited nutrients available in their environment, while also interacting with each other in ways that can influence the stability of the microbial community.

The gut microbiome is teeming with hundreds of bacterial species and trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms influence many aspects of health, including digestion, and assist with numerous functions in the body. Gut bacteria compete for the limited nutrients available in their environment, while also interacting with each other in ways that can influence the stability of the microbial community.
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