Phys.org : Method reveals what bacteria sense in their surroundings

Pascal Alter <pascal.alter@gmail.com> recommends the following story from Phys.org:

Method reveals what bacteria sense in their surroundings
http://phys.org/news/2015-06-method-reveals-bacteria.html


Pascal Alter's comment:
HOT!

&quot;Bacteria can pick up external signals, which then relay to internal signaling pathways that direct their behavior. This surveillance also can trigger survival tactics for a variety of harsh situations, such as lack of nutrients or the presence of antibiotics.&quot;

Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2015-06-method-reveals-bacteria.html#jCp

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