Intrinsic timekeeping in Escherichia coli
Alexander A. Crofts, Andrew Bates, Joseph S. Takahashi, Lora V. Hooper
This study shows Escherichia coli has an intrinsic timekeeping system that anticipates daily temperature cycles through rhythmic curli plaque formation.
bioRxiv · Nov 4, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology