Cannibal Bacteria Kills Siblings

P. Dendritiformis Colony:  Eshel Ben-Jacob Bacterial infections are the number one killer in hospitals, and while most can be treated with antibiotics, there are many strains that have developed resistance to the drugs. New research from Tel Aviv University and Texas University suggests that bacteria can be outsmarted by turning their natural defense mechanisms against them, which can completely wipe them out without using antibiotics. read more

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