Emergence of microbial diversity due to cross-feeding interactions in a spatial model of gut microbial metabolism.
Milan J A van HoekRoeland M H MerksPublished in: BMC systems biology (2017)
In conclusion, this in silico model is a helpful tool in systems biology to predict and explain the controlling factors of microbial diversity in the gut. It can be extended to include, e.g., complex nutrient sources, and host-microbiota interactions via the intestinal wall.