Scientists identify a unique combination of bacterial strains that could treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections
The microbes control the growth of harmful bacteria in mice, promoting a healthier intestinal microbiome.

Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, grown in culture and adhered to a cover slip.
Funding
This work was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health.
Paper cited
Furuichi, M et al. Commensal consortia decolonize Enterobacteriaceae via ecological control. Nature. Online September 18, 2024. DOI:10.1038/s41586-024-07960-6.