Abstract

It is known that bacteria reduce their ribosome numbers during nutrient starvation. New research shows that this regulation leads to the formation of two subpopulations with distinct ribosomal RNA levels. The distinct levels affect the growth recovery when nutrients become available, suggesting a possible bet-hedging strategy.

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