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A new study from researchers at Oxford University’s Departments of Zoology and Biochemistry shows that warring bacteria will engage in suicidal attacks in vast numbers to take down competitors.

Illustration shows magenta cells bursting open, committing suicide and releasing toxins to kill the competitor and save their clonemate © Elisa Granato
Illustration shows magenta cells bursting open, committing suicide and releasing toxins to kill the competitor and save their clonemates

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