The Epic Showdown: Mirror Bacterium Takes on Macrophage

A scientific diagram comparing natural bacteria and 'mirror bacteria' in macrophage interactions. The top row shows natural bacteria successfully triggering macrophage processes like chemotaxis, adherence, internalization, killing, digestion, and recycling. The bottom row shows 'mirror bacteria' with each step marked as a failed process, indicated by red Xs and question marks. The text labels each stage and explains potential outcomes for mirror bacteria, including possible macrophage death. The caption text is transcribed verbatim from the image.

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