Insights about if and how several parasites hijack their hosts’ biological clocks for their advantage.
Circadian rhythm
Bacterial circadian clockwork helps in anticipating seasonal changes in the environment.
While our gut bacteria have their own rhythm, they adapt to the surroundings by matching their beat and creating a unique song. Ultimately, this song benefits both the microbes and our gut.
We can do it, and so can plants: tell the time of day based on our environment. How about bacteria?
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