A single atom controls motility required for bacterial infection

Monday, January 4, 2010 - 12:56 in Health & Medicine

CHAPEL HILL -- Bacteria can swim, propelling themselves through fluids using a whip-like extension called a flaggella. They can also walk, strolling along solid surfaces using little fibrous legs...

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