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Possible 'Trojan Horse' found for treating stubborn bacterial infections Date: March 5, 2024 Source: Washington State University Summary: Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop ...

“Many bacterial immune systems function in an altruistic sense, by killing or arresting growth of the infected cell, to save the broader population,” added Sternberg.

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) may have an "on-off switch" that lets them pause and restart growth, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Oxford.