Synthetic cell-cell adhesion provides benefits of proximity without diffusion-related costs
Heidi E. Klumpe, Sarah Loshinsky, Daniel J. Hart, Kai Tong, Mary J. Dunlop, Ahmad S. Khalil
This study shows that synthetic cell-cell adhesion in yeast allows large aggregates to grow as well as unicellular strains, suggesting benefits from nutrient sharing rather than diffusion limitations.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2026 · PreprintSynthetic Biology