science
How tiny tweaks in proteins shape bacteria's slimy habits
July 3, 2026
Bacteria like Pseudomonas fluorescens PF08 have a split personality. Out in the open, they zip around using tail-like flagella. But when they find a cozy spot on food or plants, they switch to a sticky, slimy lifestyle called a biofilm. This shift is usually controlled by a protein called CsrA, whic
