The effect of signal combinations differs from the sum of their effects in isolation.

<p>The expression profile of 264 QS regulated genes are plotted, comparing the sum of the individual effects of two signals (C4-HSL and 3-oxo-C12-HSL) with the effect of adding them in combination. The dotted line at 0 represents the summed null expectation and the points represent the difference between the null expectation and the effect of adding both signals. The points are coloured in black if they differ from the null expectation more than would be expected by chance (see Materials and Procedure). In 17 of these the effect of adding both signals exceeded the summed expectation and in 1 case the summed expectation exceeded the observed expression. Gene expression is normalised per gene and gene expression is given in units of standard deviation. The histogram on the right represents the distribution of differences between the null expectation (sum) and the effect of adding both signals.</p

Popat_et_al_data

Popat_et_al_dat

BiofilmCheatingData

BiofilmCheatingDat

Popat_et_al_data

Popat_et_al_dat

Relatedness_Populations

Relatedness data at the population level. It relates to Fig. 2 in the manuscrip

Signal_Interference

Signal interference data. Fig 5 in pape

Relatedness_Individuals

Relatedness at the individual level. Relates to Fig 2 in the manuscrip

Relative_Fitness

Relative fitness data. Fig 4 in pape

Relatedness_Responsiveness

SIgnal responsiveness data. Fig 4 in pape

A table summarising statistical analyses and trends in expression over time across all traits.

<p>A table summarising statistical analyses and trends in expression over time across all traits.</p