# Mechanism of bacterial predation via ixotrophy

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 33 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adp0614 |
| Corresponding authors | Gregor L. Weiss, Martin Pilhofer |
| Institution | ETH Zürich, Switzerland |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/bacterial-genetics-and-biotechnology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adp0614](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adp0614)

## Topics

Ixotrophy · Ixotrophy · filamentous bacteria · gliding motility · grappling hooks · type IX secretion system · Cryo-electron microscopy · cryo-electron tomography · type VI secretion system · prey puncturing · stable isotope labeling · single-cell analysis · insertion sequence elements · marine metagenomics · predator-prey dynamics

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