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Phage tails are important for puncturing bacteria, which are coated in viscous substance.
While most phages have short, microscopic tails, the "Rapunzel bacteriophage" P74-26 has a tail 10 times longer than most and is nearly 1 micrometer long.
The researchers plan to use genetic manipulation to alter the length of the long-tailed phage tail.
Bacteriophages are gaining ever-growing interest as an alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
"By studying phage assembly, we can better understand how these viruses interact with bacteria," says Emily Agnello.
"I believe that studying unique, interesting things can lead to findings and applications that we can't even yet imagine," she says.
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