Article
Massive diversification in aging colonies of Escherichia coli.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Sept 2014
Saint-Ruf Claude, Garfa-Traoré Meriem, Collin Valérie, Cordier Corinne, Franceschi Christine, Matic Ivan
Abstract excerpt
The evolutionary success of bacteria depends greatly on their capacity to continually generate phenotypic diversity. Structured environments are particularly favorable for diversification because of attenuated clonal interference, which renders selective sweeps nearly impossible and enhances opportunities for adaptive radiation. We examined at the microscale level the emergence and the spatial and temporal...
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