The filamentous bacterium Corynebacterium matruchotii splitting into multiple cells at once, a rare kind of cell division called multiple fission. C. matruchotii is one of the most common bacteria ...

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Europe has seen a resurgence of diphtheria since 2022, with cutaneous forms predominating in vulnerable groups and declining adult vaccination rates in adults.

Corynebacterium diphtheriae, historically recognised for its diphtheria toxin, exhibits a multifaceted interaction with its host that extends beyond toxin production. Current research underscores that ...

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think - right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in ...