First isolated and classified in the 1960s, Caulobacter crescentus has been instrumental in
the study of bacterial cell biology and differentiation. C. crescentus is a Gram-negative …

Bacteria can regulate cell morphology in response to environmental conditions, altering their
physiological and metabolic characteristics to improve survival. Conditional filamentation, in …

Defining the cellular factors that drive growth rate and proteome composition is essential for
understanding and manipulating cellular systems. In bacteria, ribosome concentration is …

To maximize their fitness, cells must be able to respond effectively to stresses. This demands
making trade-offs between processes that conserve resources to promote survival, and …

Biomolecular condensates formed via liquid-liquid phase separation enable spatial and
temporal organization of enzyme activity. Phase separation in many eukaryotic condensates …

Use of complex metal oxide nanoparticles has drastically risen in recent years, especially
due to their utility in electric vehicle batteries. However, use of these materials has outpaced …

Upon nutrient depletion, bacteria stop proliferating and undergo physiological and
morphological changes to ensure their survival. Yet, how these processes are coordinated …

Highlights•Cell growth and DNA replication initiation are tightly coupled in some
bacteria.•Some bacteria regulate DnaA abundance in response to nutrient …

Highlights•Metabolism and cell cycle are interconnected at multiple levels in bacteria.•DNA
replication and cytokinesis are processes subject to metabolic regulation.•DNA replication …

Cell size is a complex trait, derived from both genetic and environmental factors.
Environmental determinants of bacterial cell size identified to date primarily target assembly …