Sanders, S., et al. (2023) Beyond the average: An updated framework for understanding the relationship between cell growth, DNA replication, and division in a bacterial system. PLOS Genetics. doi ...

Possible 'Trojan Horse' found for treating stubborn bacterial infections Date: March 5, 2024 Source: Washington State University Summary: Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop ...

“Many bacterial immune systems function in an altruistic sense, by killing or arresting growth of the infected cell, to save the broader population,” added Sternberg.

In the lab, human cancer cells show signs of cell growth after ingesting bacteria-killing viruses, a hint our cells might use bacteriophages as fuel. Skip to content. Subscribe or renew today ...