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Receptor proteins could hold clues to antibiotic resistance in MRSA 
Scientists at Imperial College London have identified four new proteins that act as receptors for an essential signalling molecule in bacteria such as MRSA.
Scientists at Imperial College London have identified four new proteins that act as receptors for an essential signalling molecule in bacteria such as MRSA.
Microbiology
Source: Imperial College London
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10:30am
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Source: Imperial College London
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10:30am
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'Weight loss gut bacterium' found
Bacteria that live in the gut have been used to reverse obesity and Type-2 diabetes, animal studies show.
Bacteria that live in the gut have been used to reverse obesity and Type-2 diabetes, animal studies show.
Microbiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 9:00am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 9:00am
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Study finds that bacteria organize according to 'rich-get-richer' principle
Bacteria on a surface wander around and often organize into highly resilient communities known as biofilms. It turns out that they organize in a rich-get-richer pattern similar to many economies, according to a new study by researchers at UCLA, Northwestern University and the University of Washington.
Bacteria on a surface wander around and often organize into highly resilient communities known as biofilms. It turns out that they organize in a rich-get-richer pattern similar to many economies, according to a new study by researchers at UCLA, Northwestern University and the University of Washington.
Microbiology
Source: University of California - Los Angeles
Posted on: Monday, May 13, 2013, 11:15am
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Source: University of California - Los Angeles
Posted on: Monday, May 13, 2013, 11:15am
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Parents who suck on their infants' pacifiers may protect their children against developing allergy
Swedish researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, report that a simple habit may give significant protection against allergy development, namely, the parental sucking on the baby's pacifier.
Swedish researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, report that a simple habit may give significant protection against allergy development, namely, the parental sucking on the baby's pacifier.
Microbiology
Source: University of Gothenburg
Posted on: Wednesday, May 08, 2013, 11:15am
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Source: University of Gothenburg
Posted on: Wednesday, May 08, 2013, 11:15am
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Anti-depressant link to Clostridium difficile infection
Certain types of anti-depressants have been linked to an increase in the risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) finds a study in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine. Awareness of this link should improve identification and early treatment of CDI.
Certain types of anti-depressants have been linked to an increase in the risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) finds a study in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine. Awareness of this link should improve identification and early treatment of CDI.
Microbiology
Source: BioMed Central
Posted on: Tuesday, May 07, 2013, 11:45am
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Source: BioMed Central
Posted on: Tuesday, May 07, 2013, 11:45am
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The many faces of the bacterial defense system
Even bacteria have a kind of "immune system" they use to defend themselves against unwanted intruders – in their case, viruses. Scientists at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, were now able to show that this defense system is much more diverse than previously thought and that it comes in multiple versions.
Even bacteria have a kind of "immune system" they use to defend themselves against unwanted intruders – in their case, viruses. Scientists at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, were now able to show that this defense system is much more diverse than previously thought and that it comes in multiple versions.
Microbiology
Source: Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Posted on: Wednesday, May 01, 2013, 1:30pm
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Source: Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Posted on: Wednesday, May 01, 2013, 1:30pm
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Thymus teaches immune cells to ignore vital gut bacteria
The tiny thymus teaches the immune system to ignore the teeming, foreign bacteria in the gut that helps you digest and absorb food, researchers say.
The tiny thymus teaches the immune system to ignore the teeming, foreign bacteria in the gut that helps you digest and absorb food, researchers say.
Microbiology
Source: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013, 12:00pm
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Source: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013, 12:00pm
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The microbes you inhale on the New York City subway
The microbial population in the air of the New York City subway system is nearly identical to that of ambient air on the city streets. This research, published ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, establishes an important baseline, should it become necessary to monitor the subway's air for dispersal of potentially dangerous microbes. Also, the combination of
The microbial population in the air of the New York City subway system is nearly identical to that of ambient air on the city streets. This research, published ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, establishes an important baseline, should it become necessary to monitor the subway's air for dispersal of potentially dangerous microbes. Also, the combination of
Microbiology
Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 2:30pm
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Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 2:30pm
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Research shows gut bacteria byproduct predicts heart attack and stroke
A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests, according to Cleveland Clinic research published today in The New England
A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests, according to Cleveland Clinic research published today in The New England
Microbiology
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 1:15pm
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Source: Cleveland Clinic
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 1:15pm
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Battling with bugs to prevent antibiotic resistance
New scientific research published today in the journal PLoS Biology shows that bacteria can evolve resistance more quickly when stronger antibiotics are used.
New scientific research published today in the journal PLoS Biology shows that bacteria can evolve resistance more quickly when stronger antibiotics are used.
Microbiology
Source: University of Exeter
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013, 8:45am
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Source: University of Exeter
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013, 8:45am
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Scientists cage dead zebras in Africa to understand the spread of anthrax
Scavengers might not play as key a role in spreading anthrax through wildlife populations as previously assumed, according to findings from a small study conducted in Etosha National Park in northern Namibia.
Scavengers might not play as key a role in spreading anthrax through wildlife populations as previously assumed, according to findings from a small study conducted in Etosha National Park in northern Namibia.
Microbiology
Source: University of Texas at Austin
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 1:45pm
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Source: University of Texas at Austin
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 1:45pm
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Video: Radioactive bacteria targets metastatic pancreatic cancer
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have developed a therapy for pancreatic cancer that uses Listeria bacteria to selectively infect tumor cells and deliver radioisotopes into them. The experimental treatment dramatically decreased the number of metastases (cancers that have spread to other parts of the body) in a mouse mod
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have developed a therapy for pancreatic cancer that uses Listeria bacteria to selectively infect tumor cells and deliver radioisotopes into them. The experimental treatment dramatically decreased the number of metastases (cancers that have spread to other parts of the body) in a mouse mod
Microbiology
Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 10:45am
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Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 10:45am
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Research harnesses solar-powered proteins to filter harmful antibiotics from water
New research, just published, details how University of Cincinnati researchers have developed and tested a solar-powered nano filter that is able to remove harmful carcinogens and antibiotics from water sources – lakes and rivers – at a significantly higher rate than the currently used filtering technology made of activated carbon.
New research, just published, details how University of Cincinnati researchers have developed and tested a solar-powered nano filter that is able to remove harmful carcinogens and antibiotics from water sources – lakes and rivers – at a significantly higher rate than the currently used filtering technology made of activated carbon.
Microbiology
Source: University of Cincinnati
Posted on: Monday, Apr 22, 2013, 11:00am
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Source: University of Cincinnati
Posted on: Monday, Apr 22, 2013, 11:00am
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Scientists reveal natural process that blocks viruses
The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in cell membranes to enable viruses to enter cells. The findings, discovered by researchers in molecular microbiology and immunology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, hold promise for the development
The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in cell membranes to enable viruses to enter cells. The findings, discovered by researchers in molecular microbiology and immunology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, hold promise for the development
Immunology
Source: University of Southern California - Health Sciences
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013, 12:00pm
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Source: University of Southern California - Health Sciences
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013, 12:00pm
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Study identifies 'chink in the armor' of Schmallenberg virus
A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new study led from the University of Leeds.
A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new study led from the University of Leeds.
Microbiology
Source: University of Leeds
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013, 10:30am
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Source: University of Leeds
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013, 10:30am
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Study looks at microbial differences between parents, kids and dogs
As much as dog owners love their children, they tend to share more of themselves, at least in terms of bacteria, with their canine cohorts rather than their kids.
As much as dog owners love their children, they tend to share more of themselves, at least in terms of bacteria, with their canine cohorts rather than their kids.
Microbiology
Source: University of Colorado at Boulder
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013, 4:00pm
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Source: University of Colorado at Boulder
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013, 4:00pm
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Surprising findings on hydrogen production in green algae
New research results from Uppsala University, Sweden, instil hope of efficient hydrogen production with green algae being possible in the future, despite the prevailing scepticism based on previous research. The study, which is published today in the esteemed journal PNAS, changes the view on the ability of green algae – which is good news.
New research results from Uppsala University, Sweden, instil hope of efficient hydrogen production with green algae being possible in the future, despite the prevailing scepticism based on previous research. The study, which is published today in the esteemed journal PNAS, changes the view on the ability of green algae – which is good news.
Microbiology
Source: Uppsala University
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013, 11:15am
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Source: Uppsala University
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013, 11:15am
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Bacterial security agents go rogue
CRISPR, a system of genes that bacteria use to defend themselves against viruses, has been found to be involved in helping some bacteria evade the mammalian immune system.
CRISPR, a system of genes that bacteria use to defend themselves against viruses, has been found to be involved in helping some bacteria evade the mammalian immune system.
Microbiology
Source: Emory Health Sciences
Posted on: Monday, Apr 15, 2013, 1:00pm
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Source: Emory Health Sciences
Posted on: Monday, Apr 15, 2013, 1:00pm
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Scientists use the force to decode secrets of our gut
A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed at the Institute of Food Research to help 'read' information encoded in the gut lining.
A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed at the Institute of Food Research to help 'read' information encoded in the gut lining.
Microbiology
Source: Norwich BioScience Institutes
Posted on: Monday, Apr 15, 2013, 11:15am
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Source: Norwich BioScience Institutes
Posted on: Monday, Apr 15, 2013, 11:15am
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Clinging to crevices, E. coli thrive
New research from Harvard University helps to explain how waterborne bacteria can colonize rough surfaces—even those that have been designed to resist water.
New research from Harvard University helps to explain how waterborne bacteria can colonize rough surfaces—even those that have been designed to resist water.
Microbiology
Source: Harvard University
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 11, 2013, 2:15pm
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Source: Harvard University
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 11, 2013, 2:15pm
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Symbiotic bacteria program daily rhythms in squid using light and chemicals
Glowing bacteria inside squids use light and chemical signals to control circadian-like rhythms in the animals, according to a study to be published on April 2 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The Hawaiian bobtail squid, Euprymna scolopes, houses a colony of Vibrio fischeri bacteria in its light organ, using the bacteria at nig
Glowing bacteria inside squids use light and chemical signals to control circadian-like rhythms in the animals, according to a study to be published on April 2 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The Hawaiian bobtail squid, Euprymna scolopes, houses a colony of Vibrio fischeri bacteria in its light organ, using the bacteria at nig
Microbiology
Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 02, 2013, 12:30pm
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Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 02, 2013, 12:30pm
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A new way to lose weight?
Scientists at Harvard may have new hope for anyone who's tried to fight the battle of the bulge.
Scientists at Harvard may have new hope for anyone who's tried to fight the battle of the bulge.
Microbiology
Source: Harvard University
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 28, 2013, 8:30am
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Source: Harvard University
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 28, 2013, 8:30am
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Obesity may be linked to microorganisms living in the gut
How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent Cedars-Sinai study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent Cedars-Sinai study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
Microbiology
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013, 1:30pm
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Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013, 1:30pm
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Are Your Doctor’s Hands Clean? This Wristband Knows
An RFID-reading, motion-sensing wristband buzzes to tell health-care workers if they are washing their hands properly.A startup called IntelligentM wants to make hospitals healthier by encouraging workers to clean their hands properly. Its solution is a bracelet that vibrates when the wearer has scrubbed sufficiently, giving employees a way to check their habits and letting employers know who is and isn’t doing things right.
An RFID-reading, motion-sensing wristband buzzes to tell health-care workers if they are washing their hands properly.A startup called IntelligentM wants to make hospitals healthier by encouraging workers to clean their hands properly. Its solution is a bracelet that vibrates when the wearer has scrubbed sufficiently, giving employees a way to check their habits and letting employers know who is and isn’t doing things right.
Microbiology
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Mar 25, 2013, 8:48am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Mar 25, 2013, 8:48am
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Certain bacteria suppress production of toxic shock toxin: Probiotic potential looms
Certain Streptococci increase their production of toxic shock syndrome toxin 1, sometimes to potentially dangerous levels, when aerobic bacteria are present in the vagina. But scientists from the University of Western Ontario have discovered certain strains of lactobacillus bacteria are capable of dampening production of that toxin according to research published in the journal Applied a
Certain Streptococci increase their production of toxic shock syndrome toxin 1, sometimes to potentially dangerous levels, when aerobic bacteria are present in the vagina. But scientists from the University of Western Ontario have discovered certain strains of lactobacillus bacteria are capable of dampening production of that toxin according to research published in the journal Applied a
Microbiology
Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Monday, Mar 25, 2013, 8:15am
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Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Monday, Mar 25, 2013, 8:15am
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Researchers reveal mechanism of novel biological electron transfer
When researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst led by microbiologist Derek Lovley discovered that the bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens conducts electricity very effectively along metallic-like "microbial nanowires," they found physicists quite comfortable with the idea of such a novel biological electron transfer mechanism, but not biologists.
When researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst led by microbiologist Derek Lovley discovered that the bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens conducts electricity very effectively along metallic-like "microbial nanowires," they found physicists quite comfortable with the idea of such a novel biological electron transfer mechanism, but not biologists.
Microbiology
Source: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013, 12:30pm
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Source: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013, 12:30pm
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Human microbe study provides insight into health, disease
Microbes from the human mouth are telling Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists something about periodontitis and more after they cracked the genetic code of bacteria linked to the condition.
Microbes from the human mouth are telling Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists something about periodontitis and more after they cracked the genetic code of bacteria linked to the condition.
Microbiology
Source: DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013, 2:00pm
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Source: DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013, 2:00pm
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Highly effective communities of bacteria in the world's deepest oceanic trench
An international research team announces the first scientific results from one of the most inaccessible places on Earth: the bottom of the Mariana Trench located nearly 11 kilometers below sea level in the western Pacific, which makes it the deepest site on Earth.
An international research team announces the first scientific results from one of the most inaccessible places on Earth: the bottom of the Mariana Trench located nearly 11 kilometers below sea level in the western Pacific, which makes it the deepest site on Earth.
Microbiology
Source: University of Southern Denmark
Posted on: Monday, Mar 18, 2013, 10:00am
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Source: University of Southern Denmark
Posted on: Monday, Mar 18, 2013, 10:00am
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Fungus uses copper detoxification as crafty defense mechanism
A potentially lethal fungal infection appears to gain virulence by being able to anticipate and disarm a hostile immune attack in the lungs, according to findings by researchers at Duke Medicine.
A potentially lethal fungal infection appears to gain virulence by being able to anticipate and disarm a hostile immune attack in the lungs, according to findings by researchers at Duke Medicine.
Microbiology
Source: Duke University Medical Center
Posted on: Friday, Mar 15, 2013, 11:30am
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Source: Duke University Medical Center
Posted on: Friday, Mar 15, 2013, 11:30am
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Biological wires carry electricity thanks to special amino acids
Slender bacterial nanowires require certain key amino acids in order to conduct electricity, according to a study to be published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, on Tuesday, March 12.
Slender bacterial nanowires require certain key amino acids in order to conduct electricity, according to a study to be published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, on Tuesday, March 12.
Microbiology
Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013, 8:30am
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Source: American Society for Microbiology
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013, 8:30am
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