Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are limited to a small fraction of bacterial ...
Limnology and Oceanography, Vol. 66, No. 2 (February 2021), pp. 335-348 (14 pages) Phytoplankton are major contributors of labile dissolved organic matter to marine euphotic zone ecosystems.
Two bacteria are sitting near free-floating DNA. Suddenly, one bacterium shoots out a long appendage, latches onto a DNA fragment and reels in its catch. It happens fast, but it’s clear: this organism ...