Bacteria' Different Wall Styles

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bacterial wall synthesis

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How bacteria grow: Evolutionary differences point to new ways to combat infection

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University of Montréal microbiology professor Yves Brun's research team used advanced microscopy techniques and fluorescent probes to track bacterial growth.

Results reveal an unexpected diversity in wall elongation patterns, centered on peptidoglycan synthesis, an important target of antibiotics.

Discovery promises to help guide new approaches in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

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