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The Naked Eye Can Spy This Enormous Bacterium
The Naked Eye Can Spy This Enormous Bacterium
At about 2 centimeters in length, Thiomargarita magnifica tests scientists’ notions of how large microbes can grow.
At about 2 centimeters in length, Thiomargarita magnifica tests scientists’ notions of how large microbes can grow.
bacteriology
Leader of the Pack, 1903–1994
Lisa Winter | Jun 1, 2021 | 3 min read
Ruth Ella Moore had a trailblazing career, overcoming barriers of racism and sexism as she pursued her interest in microbiology.
Opinion: “Drug Sanctuaries” Offer Hope to a Post-Antibiotic World
Rees Kassen | Apr 24, 2018 | 4 min read
Drug-free environments, such as a designated ward in a hospital, might reduce the strength of selection for resistance.