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Clever bacterial defense mechanism opens new doors for fighting antibiotic resistance
Photo: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / Unsplash
Scientists have discovered how bacteria turn a virus's own weapon against it to trigger a protective immune response. This breakthrough could significantly advance phage therapies, offering a powerful new tool in the global effort to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.
Scientists have discovered how bacteria turn a virus’s own weapon against it to trigger a protective immune response. This breakthrough could significantly advance phage therapies, offering a powerful new tool in the global effort to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.