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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Biophysics
    • Theoretical Ecology

    Background:

    • Bacterial and phage interactions are crucial in agriculture, ecology, and medicine.
    • The influence of these interactions on the spatial organization of bacteria and phages is not well understood.
    • Motility-induced phase separation (MIPS) is a known mechanism for bacterial aggregation.

    Approach:

    • Developed a theoretical model simulating motile, proliferating bacteria undergoing MIPS.
    • Incorporated phage infection and bacterial lysis into the model.
    • Analyzed the resulting spatial organization and pattern formation.

    Key Points:

    • Non-reciprocal predator-prey interactions between phages and bacteria significantly alter spatial organization.
    • Diverse finite-scale stationary and dynamic patterns emerge, allowing coexistence.
    • Principles governing the onset and characteristics of these patterns were established.

    Conclusions:

    • Provides a biophysical basis for understanding pattern formation in bacteria-phage systems.
    • Offers insights into broader biological systems with non-reciprocal interactions.
    • Highlights the role of predator-prey dynamics in shaping microbial community structure.