Interspecies nutrient extraction and toxin delivery between bacteria
Bacteria can exchange nutrients and macromolecules through tubular membranous structures called nanotubes. Here, the authors show that Bacillus subtilis can kill and prey on Bacillus megaterium by delivering a toxin and extracting nutrients in a nanotube-dependent manner.
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| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/1bbe19f28e4c41b98ea84f37a57b80a2 |
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