Study unveals a novel protective mechanism in bacterial cell wall

Study unveals a novel protective mechanism in bacterial cell wall

Researchers from UmeĆ„ University, Sweden, and Cornell University, USA, have discovered a widespread mechanism in bacteria that enhances the bacteria’s defense against environmental threats. The discovery, which may be important for research into developing new treatments, shows how a specific crosslinking mode in the peptidoglycan cell wall inhibits the activity of certain cell wall degrading … Read more