The Light-Driven Proton Pump Proteorhodopsin Enhances Bacterial Survival during Tough Times

Recently, it has been discovered that many microorganisms previously thought to be light-independent actually make use of sunlight for growth and survival. Newly reported work suggests some of the specific mechanisms involved.

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