Bacterial self–organization: co–enhancement of complexification and adaptability in a dynamic environment

2 May 2003

journal article
conference paper
Published by The Royal Society in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences

Vol. 361 (1807) , 1283-1312
https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2003.1199

Abstract

During colonial development, bacteria generate a wealth of patterns, some of which are reminiscent of those occurring in abiotic systems. They can exhibit rich behaviour, reflecting informative communication capabilities that include exchange of genetic materials and the fact that the colony's building blocks are biotic. Each has internal degrees of freedom, informatic capabilities and freedom to respond by altering itself and others via emission of signals in a self–regulated manner.

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