Density Fluctuations Yield Distinct Growth and Fitness Effects in Single Bacteria
S. Nemati, A. Singh, S. Dhuey, A. McDonald, D. Weinreich, A. E. Vasdekis
This study shows that density fluctuations in single E. coli cells affect growth and fitness, challenging existing models of single-cell reproduction.
bioRxiv · May 14, 2021 · PreprintBiophysics