Superbug study reveals how E. coli strain acquired deadly powers

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 13:40 in Biology & Nature

A strain of E. coli became a potentially fatal infection in the UK around 30 years ago, when it acquired a powerful toxin, a gene study has revealed. Scientists say new findings show that E. coli O157 is continuing to evolve and should be monitored closely.

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