A unique defense: Bacteria lose cell wall in the presence of virus - Phys.org
6/8/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Amber Verhaar
by Amber Verhaar
Bacteria temporarily live without their cell wall if dangerous viruses are near. A remarkable feature, as the cell wall is a sturdy barrier against threats. Still, the discovery has a logical explanation and might be of a consequence for fighting pathogenic b…
Bacteria temporarily live without their cell wall if dangerous viruses are near. A remarkable feature, as the cell wall is a sturdy barrier against threats. Still, the discovery has a logical explana… [+3047 chars]
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