This bacterium manipulates its natural enemy into committing suicide

Scientists reveal bacteria’s ingenious ‘chemical radar’ that defends them from amoebas. Predator-prey relationships exist in every healthy ecosystem. Skunks defend themselves with a stinky spray against coyotes, while hedgehogs curl up into an impenetrable, spiky ball to keep foxes at bay – just two examples of countless brilliant defensive strategies that keep nature in balance. […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .