Experiments and modeling reveal the unexpected structure that can be seen in bacteria grown in mucus samples and biofilms.

The idea of bacteria existing outside of their cell wall is not new - they are called L-form bacteria. But the researchers say this is the first time it has been shown the bugs can use this trick ...

A 3D rendering captured with a confocal microscope shows the development of serpentine “cables” as non-motile E. coli bacterial cells proliferate in a polymeric solution. Scale bars are included.