Unlocking the Potential of Cross-Feeding: Scientists Compete to Create Synthetic Microbiomes
In a new study published in Nature, scientists have identified a way to use competition to enhance the performance of synthetic microbiomes. These microbiomes are made up of multiple, genetically-engineered bacteria that work together to produce a desired outcome. The scientists have found that by introducing competition between the bacterial species within the microbiome, they can increase the efficiency of the microbiome and the desired product output. With this discovery, scientists can now create more effective, dynamic, and efficient synthetic microbiomes. The potential applications of this research are vast, from medical treatments to energy production.
source: Phys.org