Swartley et al describe capsule switching in Neisseria meningitidis.
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Major questions to answer
- What is capsule switching?
- What is the mechanism behind it?
- How did the authors confirm capsule switching had occurred?
- Why is it advantageous for Neisseria meningitidis to undergo capsule switching?
- Why is the capsule itself advantageous?