A. borkumensis (IMAGE)

University of Bonn

A. borkumensis

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The red-marked bacteria with the gene cluster switched off were no longer able to synthesize the detergent. The bacteria were then unable to attach to the surface of oil droplets (left) the way they usually do (right).

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(c) Dr. Dörmann’s working group / University of Bonn

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