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Clarissa Brincat

RARE PHOTOS: What s the difference between gram positive and gram negative bacteria - The Real Truth

Nocardia bacteria colonies grown on petri dish.

Most species of bacteria can be broadly divided into two groups, known as gram-positive and gram-negative. These categories reflect big differences in the microbes' biology, and they also dictate how doctors treat bacterial infections.

But what are the differences between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

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