Bacteria regulate collective behaviour by mechanosensing collisions

A Nature Microbiology study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa senses collisions with neighboring cells via type IV pili and adjusts movement to maintain spacing, revealing mechanosensing-based regulation of collective behaviour.

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