Bacterial warfare: How bacteria use their nanoweapons

Prof. Marek Basler

Bacteria might be tiny, but their battles are fierce! With the type VI secretion system, a nanomachine that acts like a microscopic speargun, they can inject toxins into rival bacteria or human cells. Using live-cell microscopy, Marek Basler’s group reveals how this weapon assembles, fires, and devastates its targets. His talk will take the audience on a fascinating journey into the hidden world of bacterial warfare!