Evolution of a bistable genetic system in fluctuating and non- fluctuating environments
R. Fernandez-Fernandez, D. R. Olivenza, E. Weyer, A. Singh, J. Casadesus, M. A. Sanchez-Romero
The paper demonstrates that an epigenetic switch in Salmonella allows bistability in fluctuating environments but not in stable ones, supporting bet-hedging as an evolutionary strategy.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology