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Biologists find a hidden weak spot in how bacteria build the tails they use to move

New research from Indiana University has uncovered a previously unknown vulnerability in how bacteria build the whip-like tails they use to move. The researchers found that building these tails can put stress on the protective wall surrounding a bacterial cell and uncovered systems bacteria use to keep that stress from becoming destructive.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET · First coverage Sep 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET

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Biologists find a hidden weak spot in how bacteria build the tails they use to move

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