Sizing up microbes

V. K. Viswanathan

doi:10.4161/gmic.22637

Sizing up microbes

V. K. Viswanathan

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Abstract

The size range of life forms is dictated by basic principles of physics. Large microorganisms, with sizes approaching a millimeter, have compensating features that address the immutable laws of physics. For pathogens, size may impact a range of functions, such as adherence and immune evasion. We review several recent studies on factors impacting, and impacted by, the size of microorganisms.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	483-484
Number of pages	2
Journal	Gut microbes
Volume	3
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4161/gmic.22637
State	Published - Nov 2012

Keywords

Cryptococcus
Epulopiscium
FabH
Size
Streptococcus
Thiomargarita

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Microbiology
Gastroenterology
Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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