In viruses, multi-subunit ring-ATPases are involved in genome packaging. Here, using single-molecule techniques, the authors determine that the active bacteriophage T4 DNA packaging motor is a pentamer and show that the motor can tolerate inactive subunits, suggesting that strict coordination between the subunits is not crucial.
Nature Communications – Researchers test geodynamic models for far-field continental deformation during the Laramide orogeny. New and existing thermal data show that the hot hinterland…
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Nature Communications – Bacteria have evolved various defence mechanisms to protect themselves against viral infection. Here, Patel et al. identify a type of antiviral defence…
Nature Communications – Decarbonizing the European ammonia industry: Less stringent emissions caps for electrolytic hydrogen production can significantly reduce costs and land use while still…
Nature Communications – A hindcast experiment of the 2021 summer flood in West Germany unveils a 17-hour lead time for preparedness and advisable action, holding…
Nature Communications – The average Internet user spends over 40% of their waking hours online, yet the environmental footprint remains poorly understood. This study suggests…
Nature Communications – Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) are classified in lineages based on their sequence. Here, the authors test neutralizing activity of sera from naturally infected…
Nature Communications – Interaction with surrounding lumina leads to potential medical risks in transluminal procedures. Here, the authors report a magnetic steering continuum robot that…
Nature Communications – Finding an optimal shape for transport networks, represented as multilayer structures, is a challenging problem. The authors propose analytical and computational frameworks…
Nature Communications – The cell-wall peptidoglycan in model bacteria typically includes 4,3- and 3,3-crosslinks, catalysed by DD- and LD-transpeptidases, respectively. Here, the authors identify…
