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Nature Reviews Microbiology 7, 550 (1 August 2009) | doi:10.1038/nrmicro2195

Microbial genetics: Predicting the future

Andrew Jermy

Faced with constantly changing environmental stimuli and stresses, microorganisms have evolved complex mechanisms to respond to altering conditions. The simplest strategy adopted is a direct one: monitor the environment for changes and then respond.