mSphere of Influence: The bacterial growth law—revisiting the old to discover the new

Katsuya Fuchino works in the field of bacterial cell biology and applied microbiology. In this mSphere of Influence article, he reflects on how the studies “Dependency on medium and temperature of cell size and chemical composition during balanced growth of Salmonella typhimurium ” by Schaechter et al. and “A metabolic sensor governing cell size in bacteria” by Weart et al. inspired the field of bacterial cell size homeostasis and his current research. Additionally, he highlights the value of reading classic, original papers that influenced the field, as a means to reflect on paradigm shifts and generate new ideas.