Bacteria 'Launch A Shield' To Resist Attack
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 00:21
in Health & Medicine
Bacteria that cause chronic lung infections can communicate with each other to form a deadly shield against the body's natural defenses. Studying these interactions could lead to new ways of treating bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
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