Bacteria’s hidden weapon: toxins locked inside a capsule secured by a cork
New insights into the bacterial type VI secretion system could one day help to develop antibacterial and antifungal applications
11-Feb-2022 -
The microbiome is home to an estimated 100 trillion bacteria, existing as a dense colony of many different strains and species. Similar to all organisms, bacteria must also compete with one another for space and resources, engaging in “warfare” by releasing toxins to kill competitors. One of the ...
bacteria
cryo-electron microscopy
Pseudomonas protegens