Katherine J Sniezek, Nashaly Soto-Echevarria, Mark P Brynildsen
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Abstract
Bacteria can exist in different states of dormancy, with persisters and viable-but-nonculturable cells (VBNCs) constituting two modes thought to contribute to infections. Recently, Bollen and colleagues discovered that the state of protein aggregates inside cells impacts the depth of dormancy in individual bacteria, with solidification pushing them further into quiescence.
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Trends in Microbiology serves as a comprehensive, multidisciplinary forum for discussing various aspects of microbiology, spanning cell biology, immunology, genetics, evolution, virology, bacteriology, protozoology, and mycology. In the rapidly evolving field of microbiology, technological advancements, especially in genome sequencing, impact prokaryote biology from pathogens to extremophiles, influencing developments in drugs, vaccines, and industrial enzyme research.