Tiny protein motor fuels bacterial movement

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 11:30 in Health & Medicine

There are billions of bacteria around us and in our bodies, most of which are harmless or even helpful. But some bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella can cause infections. The ability to swim can help bacteria to seek out nutrients or to colonize parts of the body and cause infection.

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