Study reveals “bet-hedging” strategy that helps gut bacteria survive and recover
Researchers have discovered that many gut bacteria use a flexible survival strategy to withstand disruptions such as antibiotics and diet changes. Microbes can switch between functional states, rather than relying solely on genetic mutations, to try to survive shifting conditions.
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