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September 14, 2025

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BHBassam El HafiDartmouth College FJFabrice Jean-PierreUniversité de Sherbrooke GOGeorge A. O’TooleDartmouth College

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This study reveals cross-feeding mechanisms between P. aeruginosa and P. melaninogenica, suggesting implications for infection management in cystic fibrosis.

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The interaction between P. aeruginosa and P. melaninogenica enhances survival in cystic fibrosis, highlighting vital microbial connections.
Researchers demonstrate that P. melaninogenica utilizes mucin metabolites produced by P. aeruginosa to thrive in the CF model.
Using a CF-relevant polymicrobial community model, the study illustrates complex cross-feeding dynamics between prevalent lung microbes.
Understanding these interactions could lead to improved therapeutic strategies for managing chronic respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis.

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Hafi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c6df6933b72be0b5e43b3c https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.01594-25

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This study reveals cross-feeding mechanisms between P. aeruginosa and P. melaninogenica, suggesting implications for infection management in cystic fibrosis.

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