Microscopic Warfare: These Bacteria Deploy Tiny Spearguns To Fight Back

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Pseudomonas Bacteria Deploy Their Nano SpeargunsResearchers found that Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria rapidly assemble their T6SS nanoweapons in response to outer membrane damage, enabling precise retaliation against competitors.​ Some bacteria deploy tiny spearguns to retaliate against rival attacks. Researchers at the University of Basel simulated these attacks by poking bacteria with an ultra-sharp tip. Through this approach, they discovered that bacteria [...]
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