E coli bacteria (IMAGE) Weizmann Institute of Science Caption Top row: E coli bacteria containing a retron break apart the membranes in the cell around 15 minutes after infection (center) Red reveals holes in membranes as cells die. (Right) 45 minutes post infection with a phage, many cells have died, but a few remain to restart growth. Bottom: bacteria lacking this retron look fine after 15 minutes, but 45 minutes later, the infected cells have died and the viral DNA has spilled out, on its way into the remaining few cells Credit the Weizmann Institute of Science Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.