New research shows bacteria may draw other bacteria to an infection site by laying down trails of a “molecular glue” that attract free-swimming individual bacteria.
Pioneer bacteria lay down trails that draw new recruits
May 8, 2013
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Tactics of new Middle East virus suggest treating by altering lung cells’ response to infection
April 30, 2013
The Erasmus virus resets 207 genes in lung cells to hamper the cells’ ability to launch an antiviral reaction. Available drugs might correct this sabotage.
Tuberculosis fighter and promoter reveals what’s behind its split identity
April 11, 2013
Latest research findings suggest the possibility of reverting TB hyper-susceptibility to TB hyper-resistance.
Mutant champions save imperiled species from almost-certain extinction
February 19, 2013
Species facing widespread and rapid environmental changes can sometimes evolve quickly enough to dodge the extinction bullet. UW scientists consider the genetic underpinnings of such evolutionary rescue.
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