Thinking ahead: Bacteria anticipate coming changes in their environment

A new study by Princeton University researchers shows for the first time that bacteria don't just react to changes in their surroundings -- they anticipate and prepare for them. The findings, reported in the June 6 issue of Science, challenge the prevailing notion that only organisms with complex nervous systems have this ability.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news132247855.html">Thinking ahead: Bacteria anticipate coming changes in their environment</a></p> <p>A new study by Princeton University researchers shows for the first time that bacteria don't just react to changes in their surroundings -- they anticipate and prepare for them. The findings, reported in the June 6 issue of <i>Science</i>, challenge the prevailing notion that only organisms with complex nervous systems have this ability.</p>