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Salty Survival: B. subtilis Ion Orchestra

Salty Survival: B. subtilis Ion Orchestra

Shireen

Paperback

Biology

ISBN10: 338422373X
ISBN13: 9783384223739
Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
Published: May 9 2024
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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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