Scientists have voiced serious concern about the potential consequences of man-made "mirror bacteria", they forewarn it could ...

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Bacterial cells close bacterial cell A microscopic individual cell of a bacterium. have a more simple structure compared to animal, plant and fungal cells and are usually much smaller.

Ribosomes are crucial to cells, because they translate messenger RNA molecules into the proteins that are necessary for cells ...

With an upper hand over other bacteria lacking similar antibiotic ... magnesium ions since this metal cation helps stabilize their structure and function. However, atomic-scale modeling during ...

A model structure of a ribosome noted with color ... scientists are looking for new solutions inside the intricate mechanics of bacterial infection. A study led by researchers at the University ...