How Superbugs Control Their Lethal Weapons

Sunday, May 24, 2009 - 17:21 in Health & Medicine

It appears some superbugs have evolved to develop the ability to manipulate the immune system to everyone's advantage. Scientists have discovered some processes that reduce the lethal effects of toxins from superbugs, allowing humans and microbes to co-evolve. This discovery may lead to novel alternatives to antibiotics.

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