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Understanding evidence

Which phage fits which bacterium? AI narrows the search

Genome-based prediction offers a way to shortlist bacteriophages for laboratory testing. The crucial distinction is between a useful match and a proven treatment.

4 min read · 30 Sep 2026
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Understanding evidence

How a cell decides where its front will be

A feedback loop links membrane organization to cell polarity. Reading the mechanism means following the perturbations as well as the images.

3 min read · 30 Sep 2026
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A lipid signal beside bacterial DNA raises a new question

Microscopy and chemical tracking connect a lipid with stages of bacterial development. Seeing it there is the beginning of an explanation, not the end.

3 min read · 30 Sep 2026
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