Firmicute Sporulation Initiation Pathway (image)

Carnegie Mellon University

Caption

This image illustrates the evolution of the sporulation initiation pathway in Bacilli and Clostridia, a compelling example of pathway remodeling.

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Carnegie Mellon University

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Credit: Carnegie Mellon University

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