A team of researchers led by Martin Thanbichler has now discovered the mechanism that determines the spiral shape of Rhodospirillum, shedding new light on the link between cell shape and fitness.

Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped bacteria.

The most well-known “good” bacteria is found within the gut. Bacteria are classified into different groups depending on their shape. There are five distinct bacterial shapes: spherical, rod, spiral, ...

Bacteria are classified into different groups depending on their shape. There are five distinct bacterial shapes: spherical, ...

Sep. 13, 2024 — In a new study, researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that soil pH is a driver of microbial community composition -- but that the need ...

Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped bacteria.

causing the cell body to distort into a spiral shape. Use of images is limited to editorial coverage of scientific topics relating to the activities of the Max Planck Society. Any kind of ...