Salty Survival: B. subtilis Ion Orchestra
Beschreibung
Microbes face a constant challenge: maintaining balance in a world that's anything but. "Salty Survival" delves into the fascinating world of B. subtilis, a bacterium that thrives in salty environment ...
Microbes face a constant challenge: maintaining balance in a world that's anything but. "Salty Survival" delves into the fascinating world of B. subtilis, a bacterium that thrives in salty environments.
Imagine a tiny conductor, a molecule called C-di-AMP, leading an orchestra of ions – potassium and glutamate – to ensure the bacteria's survival. This book explores how B. subtilis uses C-di-AMP as a master regulator, fine-tuning the levels of these crucial ions to adapt to salty conditions.
Discover the ingenious ways this bacterium pumps out excess salt while holding onto essential potassium. Learn how C-di-AMP coordinates this complex dance, ensuring B. subtilis not only survives but thrives in a salty world. "Salty Survival" is a captivating exploration of microbial resilience and the intricate workings of the cellular world.
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- Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09.05.2024
- Von Shireen
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN: 978-3-384-22373-9
- Seiten: 172
- Maße und Beschnitt: 15,5 x 23,4 cm
- Gewicht: 295,6g
- Produktionszeit: 5 Werktage
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