Abstract
While the gut microbiome largely benefits host physiology, the impact of symbiosis on bacterial fitness hasnot been rigorously investigated. In this issue, Storelli etal. (2018) provide evidence that Drosophila actively cultivate a relationship with the growth-promoting bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum, delivering mutual benefits under nutrient-poor conditions.
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