Divide and conquer: Bacterial cell division hints at self-healing materials, « Scientists have discovered a new way bacteria organize themselves during cell division, which they describe as “dying to align.” »
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« In this process, misaligned filaments in the cell naturally break down, allowing a ring structure to form at the center, which is crucial for the cell to divide properly. »
Reference: Vanhille-Campos, C., Whitley, K.D., Radler, P. et al. Self-organization of mortal filaments and its role in bacterial division ring formation. Nat. Phys. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-024-02597-8