Possible 'Trojan Horse' found for treating stubborn bacterial infections
Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.
Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 5, 2024
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Biochemistry
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Molecular & Computational biology
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Plants & Animals
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Cell & Microbiology
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Cell & Microbiology
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Cell & Microbiology
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