Frogs with disease-resistance genes may escape extinction
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 04:07
in Biology & Nature
As frog populations die off around the world, researchers have identified certain genes that can help the amphibians develop resistance to harmful bacteria and disease. The discovery may provide new strategies to protect frog populations in the wild.
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