Scientists Unveil the Complex Molecular Structure of Bacteriophages
Today, scientists have revealed a remarkable molecular complex that has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about bacterial viruses, or bacteriophages. Using state-of-the-art imaging and computational methods, researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of California Los Angeles were able to create a 3D reconstruction of the bacteriophage’s outer shell, or capsid. This reconstruction provided a detailed view of the bacteriophage’s structure, which could open up new avenues of research into the way bacteriophages infect and interact with bacterial cells. The researchers believe that this discovery could be a valuable tool for the development of new treatments for bacterial infections.
source: Phys.org