Novel strategy combats implant-associated infections by starving bacteria while sparing healthy cells
A research team led by Prof. Liu Xuanyong from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has ...
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The Extracellular Bastions of Bacteria — A Biofilm Way of Life
Aa Aa Aa Biofilms are groups of attached bacteria, which are both ... reported that biofilms with a density of >10 8 cells/g were present within the porous walls of active deep-sea sulfide ...
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Bacterial cell walls, innate immunity and immunoadjuvants
Strominger, J.L. Penicillin-sensitive enzymatic reactions in bacterial cell wall synthesis. in Harvey Lectures, Series 64 179–213 (Academic Press, New York, 1970). Google Scholar ...
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Understanding the Lytic Cycle – What Are the Steps?
The phage must identify a susceptible and suitable host bacterial cell to which it is able to attach. Following introduction of phage ... The enzymes produced by the phage gradually weaken the ...
Scientists witness living plant cells generate cellulose and form cell walls for the first time
In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose—a major constituent of all plant cell walls—a team of Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers have captured images of the microscopic ...
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The functions of cell organelles
The table below list organelles, their function and the types of cell that they can be found in. Can you fill in the blanks to complete the table? Cell structure Description Function Cell type ...