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How the Unique Structure of Treponema Bacteria's Tail Helps It Move
Wang J; Kurniyati K; Guo W; Botting JM; Wu H; Sindelar CV; Li C; Liu J
Scientists studied how certain tiny bacteria move like a corkscrew. They used special technology to see the details inside these bacteria and found that a special covering helps them move by wrapping around a part inside. If this covering is changed, the bacteria can't move as well.
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