Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2042748 | Current Biology | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryMutant lineages may cause cancer-like overgrowths in microbial populations. Theory predicts that microbial regulatory controls may be designed to limit the origin and competitive potential of rogue lineages. A new study shows how a Salmonella species protects itself against overgrowths.
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Authors
Steven A. Frank,