Study finds some microbes drastically change behavior outside the lab

Per Phys.org, researchers studying corn root bacteria found the microbes behave entirely differently when growing on an actual plant than in laboratory conditions, with thousands of proteins shifting in response to their natural environment. The finding underscores a core research principle: understanding microbial life sometimes requires stepping outside the lab.

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