Immune cells in the skin ‘cauterize’ open wounds and create ‘band-aids’ to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and foreign molecules from injury sites, finds a study 1 in mice.

it became toxic to the cells and they burst. Whilst MdfA isn't present in most other forms of bacteria, ClpC and the recycling machine is, so similar proteins may be behind sporulation in other ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens.