Scientists identify blood component that turns bacteria virulent
Friday, November 21, 2008 - 18:42
in Biology & Nature
Scientists from the Scripps Research Institute have discovered the key chemical that signals Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax, to become lethal. This finding opens up new avenues of exploration for the development of treatments for bacterial infections.
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