Zooming in on the Weapons of Salmonella
Friday, March 4, 2011 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Bacteria like salmonellae infect their host cells by needle-shaped extensions. A group of Viennese scientists employed recently developed methods of cryo-electron microscopy and have been able to clarify the structure of this infection apparatus on the near-atomic scale. The exact knowledge of the needles' building plan may help to develop medication to prevent infection.