How a deadly fish pathogen survives long periods without food: New insights into aquaculture management of Columnaris disease

Prof. Wenlong CAI, 蔡文龍

Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health

Press/Media: Press / Media

Description

Study results show how bacteria use reversible epigenetic changes to survive long periods without food and then can become active again when conditions improve.

Period	22 Jun 2026

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Title	How a deadly fish pathogen survives long periods without food: New insights into aquaculture management of Columnaris disease
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Global Seafood Alliance
Media type	Web
Place	United States
Date	22/06/26
Description	Study results show how bacteria use reversible epigenetic changes to survive long periods without food and then can become active again when conditions improve
Producer/Author	Darryl Jory
URL	https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/how-a-deadly-fish-pathogen-survives-long-periods-without-food-new-insights-into-aquaculture-management-of-columnaris-disease/
Persons	Wenlong CAI