My PhD Research
Bacterial Cooperation and Antibiotic Resistance: Understanding Microbial Social Dynamics in Changing Environments Introduction The microbial world operates under complex social dynamics that we’re only beginning to understand. Bacteria, far from being simple single-celled organisms acting independently, engage in sophisticated social behaviors including cooperation and “cheating.” These social interactions profoundly influence how bacterial communities respond to environmental stressors, particularly antibiotics. This blog post explores the fascinating research into how bacterial cooperative traits respond differently in stable versus fluctuating environments, with special attention to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. ...