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      Noisy-threshold control of cell death 

      Vilar, José M. G. (BioMed Central, 2010)
      Background Cellular responses to death-promoting stimuli typically proceed through a differentiated multistage process, involving a lag phase, extensive death, and potential adaptation. Deregulation of this chain of events ...
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      Optimal Resting-Growth Strategies of Microbial Populations in Fluctuating Environments 

      Geisel, Nico; Vilar, José M. G.; Rubi, Miguel (Public Library of Science, 2011-04-15)
      Bacteria spend most of their lifetime in non-growing states which allow them to survive extended periods of stress and starvation. When environments improve, they must quickly resume growth to maximize their share of limited ...