Programmed heterogeneity: epigenetic mechanisms in bacteria.

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Contrary to the traditional view that bacterial populations are clonal, single-cell analysis reveals that phenotypic heterogeneity is common in bacteria. Formation of distinct bacterial lineages appears to be frequent during adaptation to harsh environments, including the colonization of animals by bacterial pathogens. Formation of bacterial subpopulations is often controlled by epigenetic mechanisms that...

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