K2 Summit camera and Quantum energy filter highlight the many forms of the MAC array also known as the bacterial death star

K2 Summit camera and Quantum energy filter highlight the many forms of the MAC array also known as the bacterial death star

Metamorphosis-associated contractile (MAC) structures show a surprising variety of uses in bacteria. Shown above is one particular structure which has been identified to be used in bacterial warfare. Data was collected using a GIF Quantum® energy filter with a K2 Summit® camera and is described by Shikuma et. al., in a recent issue of science.
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