S. M. Linker

Long-term history dependence of growth rates of E. coli after nutrient shifts

This study shows that E. coli growth rates on carbon source combinations depend on prior growth conditions, persisting for 15 generations and involving the transcription factor Mlc.

Bacterial glycogen provides short-term benefits in changing environments

This study shows glycogen in E. coli provides short-term metabolic benefits during rapid environmental changes by enabling quick carbon and energy access.