Predation by soil protists shifts bacterial metabolism from competitive to cooperative interactions

Puntos clave

• Bacterial metabolism transitions from competitive to cooperative interactions as a result of predation.
• Key changes observed in microbial communities highlight a shift in interaction dynamics due to protists.
• Analysis involved observational data tracking interactions within soil ecosystems over a defined period.
• These findings support understanding soil ecosystem functions, emphasizing the role of protists in microbial collaboration.