bacteria

Superbug literally explodes at the end of its life in order to release internal contents and help spread infection

It has recently been discovered that the multidrug resistant bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is capable of exploding, which could explain how the superbug becomes infectious and paves a new path for how scientists control antibiotic resistant infections. When these bacteria conglomerate on a surface, like an open wound, they form a substance known as biofilm, which Read More