Blood Component That Turns Anthrax Bacteria Virulent Identified
Friday, November 21, 2008 - 16:07
in Biology & Nature
Scientists 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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