Bacteriophage

Researchers Uncover New Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance

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Scientists discovered an anti-CRISPR protein and bacterial defense spread mechanisms, advancing phage therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. Complementary discoveries have the potential to enhance treatment options for antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers at the University of Illinois have made complementary discoveries that enhance our understanding of bacterial immune systems and offer new strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant infections. … Read more

Fruit flies steal bacterial defense to survive parasitic wasps

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In the continual arms race between parasites and their hosts, innovation was thought to be the key to a successful attack or defense that one-ups the competition. But sometimes, as in the corporate world, outright theft can be a quicker way to achieve dominance. University of California, Berkeley biologists have shown that several species of … Read more