Uncovering the colonisation of newly-recognised 'trojan horses' of bacteria. This project aims to investigate the basic biological mechanisms of the enhanced colonisation of host cells by a newly disc

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Uncovering the colonisation of newly-recognised 'trojan horses' of bacteria. This project aims to investigate the basic biological mechanisms of the enhanced colonisation of host cells by a newly discovered vector for transmission of bacteria. The vector consists of packages of live bacteria enveloped in a membrane made by natural bacterial predators. The colonisation mechanisms of bacteria carried in these vectors are unknown. This project seeks to reveal these mechanisms using innovative molecular techniques. Anticipated outcomes include new knowledge about pathogen transmission and the potential for further research into pathogen control. This should provide significant benefits such as fundamental knowledge that may revolutionise the study of opportunistic pathogens transmitted from the environment.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 3107 - Microbiology. Lead: Dr Gustavo Espinoza Vergara