Scientists Show Bacteria Can Plan Ahead

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 22:42 in Biology & Nature

Bacteria can anticipate a future event and prepare for it, according to new research at the Weizmann Institute. Such genetic conditioned response may be a widespread means of evolutionary adaptation that enhances survival in many organisms - and may also take place in the cells of higher organisms, including humans.

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