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Slow-growing bacteria are more sensitive to their environment

Bacteria have a simple yet effective mechanism that controls how sensitive they are to environmental stimuli. A research team at the University of Basel has shown that the cells' responsiveness is directly related to their growth rate: the slower a cell grows, the more sensitive it is to its environment. This heightened sensitivity can give the cells a crucial survival advantage. The research group led by Prof. Dr.… Read more »