Why are the most lethal pathogens the simplest? Lack of D-amino acid usage, coherent fractal morphology, and Hz-level biological oscillations prevalent in beneficial pathogens

Key Points

• Lethal pathogens exhibit simpler characteristics compared to more complex ones, challenging previous assumptions about microbial danger.
• The study uncovers a link between the lack of d-amino acid usage and higher lethality in pathogens, supporting the hypothesis.
• Analysis of fractal morphology reveals a striking correlation with biological oscillations in beneficial pathogens.
• These findings may enable new strategies for pathogen management and highlight the need for further investigations into microbial dynamics.