Transition between fermentation and respiration determines history-dependent behavior in fluctuating carbon sources

Cells constantly adapt to environmental fluctuations. These physiological changes require time and therefore cause a lag phase during which the cells do not function optimally. Interestingly, past exposure to an environmental condition can shorten the time needed to adapt when the condition re-occur...

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Main Authors: Bram Cerulus, Abbas Jariani, Gemma Perez-Samper, Lieselotte Vermeersch, Julian MJ Pietsch, Matthew M Crane, Aaron M New, Brigida Gallone, Miguel Roncoroni, Maria C Dzialo, Sander K Govers, Jhana O Hendrickx, Eva Galle, Maarten Coomans, Pieter Berden, Sara Verbandt, Peter S Swain, Kevin J Verstrepen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2018-10-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/39234