A Niche for Gut Bacteria (IMAGE)

California Institute of Technology

A Niche for Gut Bacteria

Caption

An electron microscopy image of a section of the mouse gut, showing B. fragilis aggregating close to the epithelial cells that make up the lining of the gut.

Credit

Courtesy of the Mazmanian laboratory

Usage Restrictions

with image credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.