Rapid adaptation of a complex trait during experimental evolution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Rapid adaptation of a complex trait during experimental evolution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb), is a leading cause of death due to infectious disease. TB is not traditionally associated with biofilms, but M. tb biofilms are linked with drug and immune tolerance and there is increasing recognition of their contribution to the reca...

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Main Authors: Tracy M Smith, Madison A Youngblom, John F Kernien, Mohamed A Mohamed, Sydney S Fry, Lindsey L Bohr, Tatum D Mortimer, Mary B O'Neill, Caitlin S Pepperell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2022-06-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
biofilms
experimental evolution
population genetics
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/78454

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