Spiral insights: Scientists observe mechanical waves in bacterial communities

Spiral insights: Scientists observe mechanical waves in bacterial communities

Spiral waves propagate in bacterial membranes approximately 2 mm in diameter. The color plot represents the phase angle distribution of the waveform.Image source: Dr. Liu Shiqi A new study by …

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Mobile genetic elements may inadvertently suppress bacterial immune systems, study suggests

Mobile genetic elements may inadvertently suppress bacterial immune systems, study suggests

Graphical summary of the study. Image source: RecA-dependent or -independent plasmid DNA recombination conflicts with host EcoKI immunity by initiating restriction relief. Bacterial restriction modification systems are responsible for protecting …

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