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Gram-negative bacteria's thick outer membrane prevents entry of toxic molecules, including antibiotics. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

There are many ways of classifying bacteria. One method is based on the cell membrane. In 1884, a bacteriologist named Christian Gram created a test that could determine if a bacterium had a thick, ...