Secrets of plague unlocked with stunning new imaging techniques
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have developed a super-resolution microscopy technique that is answering long-held questions about exactly how and why a cell's defenses fail against some invaders, such as plague, while successfully fending off others like E.coli. The approach is revealing never-before-seen detail of the cell membrane, which could open doors to new diagnostic, prevention and treatment techniques.