Title:
Study uncovers how bacteria use ancient mechanisms to self-repair
By:
University of New South Wales, Australia
Published:
Phys.org, 23 November 2022
From the article:
A new study led by UNSW Sydney scientists unveils how nature's oldest wheel, found within bacteria, can fix itself when times get tough.
The findings, published today in Science Advances, show how the flagellar—the ancient motor that powers the swimming ability of bacteria—can also help these tiny organisms adjust to conditions where their motility is impaired.