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As humans, bacteria are moved by stress!😅 Recently a team of scientists from CNRS and Université de Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier, has  identified a novel defense mechanism in bacteria: they use cell-to-cell communication to combat stress from antibiotics, toxic substances, and other threats. When confronted with such challenges, bacteria can 'warn' their peers through this communication system.  Unaffected bacteria can then preemptively shield themselves and propagate the warning signal, leading to a coordinated and energy-efficient response across the population. This gradual activation creates diversity within the bacterial community, enhancing their survival chances. This pioneering research opens the door to developing new, more effective antibiotic treatments targeting bacterial communication. Such innovations could revolutionize our approach to combating bacterial infections, making treatments more efficient and reducing the risk of resistance. https://lnkd.in/dxZdWkJM

Discovery of a new defence mechanism in bacteria

Discovery of a new defence mechanism in bacteria

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