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Heat Activation Of Bacillus Anthracis Persists Over A Seven Day Period, Nathan T. Ross
Heat Activation Of Bacillus Anthracis Persists Over A Seven Day Period, Nathan T. Ross
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Bacteria of the Bacillus genera are capable of forming dormant and resilient cells called spores in response to starvation. Spores can break dormancy in the presence of nutrients in a process called germination. Historically, spores are exposed to sublethal heat treatments to increase the extent and rate of germination. This process is known as heat activation (HA). Previous studies on Bacillus species indicate the effects of HA are reversible after 72 hours. After this time period, the spores must be reactivated. However, spores of Bacillus anthracis, a member of the Bacillus family, have not been tested to see how long …