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- Microbes inhabit a variety of porous environments, such as soil and human tissues, and their survival is affected by changing local conditions.
- Research focuses on how bacteria self-organize and disperse in these settings, emphasizing the importance of interactions that promote their survival.
- The review identifies gaps in knowledge and suggests integrative approaches to better understand the strategies microbes use to thrive in diverse physical environments.
Article Abstract
Microbes thrive in diverse porous environments-from soil and riverbeds to human lungs and cancer tissues-spanning multiple scales and conditions. Short- to long-term fluctuations in local factors induce spatio-temporal heterogeneities, often leading to physiologically stressful settings. How microbes respond and adapt to such biophysical constraints is an active field of research where considerable insight has been gained over the last decades. With a focus on bacteria, here we review recent advances in self-organization and dispersal in inorganic and organic porous settings, highlighting the role of active interactions and feedback that mediates microbial survival and fitness. We discuss open questions and opportunities for using integrative approaches to advance our understanding of the biophysical strategies which microbes employ at various scales to make porous settings habitable.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11078916 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12551-024-01185-7 | DOI Listing |
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