Adaptation to novel spatially-structured environments is driven by the capsule and alters virulence-associated traits
oleh: Amandine Nucci, Eduardo P. C. Rocha, Olaya Rendueles
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2022-08-01 |
Deskripsi
Phenotypic and genotypic evolution in worrisome Klebsiella spp. is influenced by the capsule. Here the authors show that adaptation outside the host can impact virulence-associated traits, including de novo emergence of hypermucoviscosity.