Research discovers protein that determines spiral shape of bacteria

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Oct 7, 2024, 11:10 am150 ptsTrending
Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped bacteria. Curvature is crucial to the ability of bacteria to colonize surfaces and move in viscous environments—and thus…

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