Growth pattern of Borrelia burgdorferi [Microbiology]

Agents that cause Lyme disease, relapsing fever, leptospirosis, and syphilis belong to the phylum Spirochaetae—a unique lineage of bacteria most known for their long, spiral morphology. Despite the relevance to human health, little is known about the most fundamental aspects of spirochete growth. Here, using quantitative microscopy to track peptidoglycan...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - August 15, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Jutras, B. L., Scott, M., Parry, B., Biboy, J., Gray, J., Vollmer, W., Jacobs-Wagner, C. Tags: Inaugural Articles Biological Sciences Source Type: research