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Bacterial World


We are living in a Bacterial World...

Gases hissed from the planet’s interior as it cooled, eventually allowing liquid water to accumulate and form oceans – in turn providing conditions for life to emerge. Other species of bacteria can direct their own movement with incredible precision by extending hair-like proteins called pili that grasp the surface like a grappling hook. From clearing oil spills to eating plastic, halting infection to purifying water, even delivering targeted medicines using nanobots, bacteria have positive potential to help us.

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