Bacteria act as a team to survive antibiotics by pooling their resources to save dormant cells, a new study reveals. When attacked, some bacteria release protein-filled bubbles called vesicles that are absorbed by dormant members, allowing them to endure lethal doses of treatment.

Bacteria act as a team to survive antibiotics by pooling their resources to save dormant cells, a new study reveals. When attacked, some bacteria release protein-filled bubbles called vesicles that are absorbed by dormant members, allowing them to endure lethal doses of treatment.