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Watch bacteria 'fish' for new DNA
For the first time, scientists have witnessed bacteria using hair-like 'pili' to catch and absorb DNA. Courtney Ellison and Ankur Dalia from Indiana University Bloomington explain the significance of their discovery.
(Image: Bacteria 'fish' for DNA; Credit: Courtney Ellison.)
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