Scientists discover virus-like nanoparticles control the multicellular organization and reproduction of host bacteria

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May 31, 2024, 11:01 am303 ptsTop
Researchers from University of Tsukuba have discovered that virus-like nanoparticles can promote the multicellular organization and reproduction of host bacteria. These particles, which are evolutionarily related to phages (viruses that infect bacteria), contain an enzyme that helps shape the multicellular…

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