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When Bacteria Band Together

08 Feb 2021 under Features

Sociality in bacteria ‒ how they form aggregations, and why scientists are keen on studying them To humans, bacteria appear to lead mundane lives. These single-celled prokaryotes – so called because their cells lack a distinct nucleus and other structures – absorb nutrients from their environment, grow, and multiply on their own. But how do […]