Metabolic complexity increases adaptability
C. J. Fritzemeier, S. Ghaffarinasab, F. Lieder, B. Szappanos, F. Jarre, B. Papp, C. Pal, M. J. Lercher
This study shows that metabolic complexity enhances adaptability in bacteria, as generalist E. coli strains require fewer new reactions to adapt than specialized endosymbionts.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology