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A study of one of the weapons that bacteria use to defeat rivals has revealed a new approach for potential antibiotics.

Different species, and even different strains of the same species of bacteria, can compete for resources by launching weapons that impair or kill their competitors. One of these weapons is the 'Type VI secretion system' (T6SS), a microscopic harpoon, which several bacteria use to fire toxic arrows at other bacteria.

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Come here you little bacteria.... you can't run from me...  GOTCHA!

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  Great article in Nature [free access] recently. How the coronavirus infects cells — and why Delta is so dangerous Scientists are unpicking the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus uses tricks to evade detection. CLICK HERE  

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New poster available from Tabletop Whale designer Eleanor Lutz: The Coagulation Cascade. Brush up on your knowledge of basic hematology with this beautiful composition depicting blood coagulation in the human body. Featuring the epic tale of fibrinogen and the severed finger!

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We've got a new poster line called Curative Design that features health sciences infographics by the incredibly talented Eleanor Lutz of tabletop whale fame. Help us kick off this project by joining our Patreon! In return, we'll give you sweet discounts all throughout our webstore! 

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