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Population Decline as a Control Stick: How Cooperation in Microbes Is Changing

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A new study reveals how social bacteria collaborate, and how this can also create opportunities for profiteers. Microbes often cooperate. Some cells "pay" for this: they invest energy in substances that primarily benefit the group. But there are also lazy cells, also known as "cheaters": cells that benefit, but themselves […] Want to learn more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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A new study reveals how social bacteria collaborate, and how this can also create opportunities for profiteers. Microbes often cooperate. Some cells "pay" for this: they invest energy in substances that primarily benefit the group. But there are also lazy cells, also known as "cheaters": cells that benefit, but themselves […] Want to learn more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

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scientias.nl broke the news in Middelharnis, Netherlands on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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