These “living therapeutics” can sustain themselves in vivo and survive in biological environments including tumors, inflamed ...
Researchers have long known that bacteria could potentially be used to deliver therapeutic drugs inside the human body.
The nanoparticles release silver ions that disrupt the bacteria's cell membrane, damage their DNA, and denature proteins. Credit: Chisato Takahashi (AIST). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...
Gut stem cells can detect invading bacteria and transform into bacteria-killing cells, revealing an unexpected immune defense ...
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance. Tiny virus-like particles called gene transfer agents (GTAs), once ancient ...
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