Bacterial Infection
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‘Smarter Every Day’ explores how bacteria move to survive—and make us sick
In a recent episode of Smarter Every Day, YouTube sensation and host Destin Sandlin talks with Vanderbilt Professor Tina Iverson and Senior Research Associate Prashant Singh about bacterial “motors” and how they work in the microorganisms that make us sick. The video racked up more than 1.4 million views in its first day. Read MoreJul. 31, 2024
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New structures offer insight into how a bacterial motor powers bacterial chemotaxis, a key-infectious-process
An international collaboration led by Professor of Pharmacology Tina Iverson was spotlighted by the popular YouTube channel Smarter Every Day. Iverson's work identified how bacteria move in response to their environment, a process essential for infection by pathogens. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024