The cell cycle of the archaeon Saccharolobus islandicus displays similarities to that of eukaryotic cells. Here, the authors use transcriptomic analysis of synchronized cultures to show that various metabolic pathways, cell motility, and antiviral defense systems are cell cycle-regulated in this organism.
- Miguel V. Gomez-Raya-Vilanova
- Jérôme Teulière
- Mart Krupovic
