S. J. Schink

The energy requirements of ion homeostasis determine the lifespan of starving bacteria

This study identifies ion homeostasis as a key determinant of bacterial lifespan during starvation, showing that reducing its energetic cost extends survival.

MetA is a thermal fuse that arrests growth and protects Escherichia coli at elevated temperatures

The paper shows that E. coli uses MetA degradation to induce growth arrest and enhance survival at high temperatures.