Viral DNA In Bacterial Genome Could Hold Key To Novel Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 01:35
in Biology & Nature
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is well known for its environmental versatility, ability to cause infection in humans, and antibiotic resistance. P. aeruginosa is the most common cause of lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. Researchers have now used genomic techniques to study a particularly virulent strain of P. aeruginosa, uncovering genetic clues to its success that will aid in the design of novel therapeutic strategies.