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News Release 12-214
Microbial "Missing Link" Discovered After Man Impales Hand on Tree Branch
Scientists uncover how insects domesticate bacteria
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A homeowner cutting down a crab apple tree led to a new, far-reaching scientific finding.
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After being impaled by part of a crab apple tree, the wounded homeowner sought help.
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Biologist Colin Dale swabs a petri dish that has a bacterial culture from the man's wound.
Credit: Lee Siegel, University of Utah
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Microscopic image showing newly discovered bacterial strain; cell walls are red, DNA is blue.
Credit: Adam Clayton, University of Utah
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The new bacteria are related to those that live inside insects called grain weevils.
Credit: Kelley Oakeson, University of Utah
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