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Bacteria can transfer sequences of DNA directly to each other in real time, through an amazing process called conjugation that looks like a sci-fi movie in oute
by wombatmobile 6y ago
Bacteria can transfer sequences of DNA directly to each other in real time, through an amazing process called conjugation that looks like a sci-fi movie in outer space.
This is how gut bacteria can develop resistance so quickly. They don't have to go through a generational process of breeding and selection. They just share a piece of DNA code that confers immunity and they are good to go.
Let's take a look at this process in action, from the vantage point of the membrane wall of one bacterium:
Type 4 secretion system: ii- Pilus biogenesis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihlFqOK5cZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihlFqOK5cZM
- redisman 6y agoThat video looks very interesting but how do I build some context on what any of these colored shapes are?
- majkinetor 6y agoSo the logic is to attack them with adaptable crew that look to them like sci-fi movie in outer space - viruses. Those guys fight for millions of years. Its also in another dimension of reality we currently do not have much access to (only glimpses).