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Antibiotic use in farm animals helps mitigate foodborne illness but contributes to antibiotic resistance. Small, bacteria-targeting peptides could solve both problems.

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Salmonella Injection Helps the Mouse Immune System Kill Tumors

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Infographic: Salmonella Shuttle Tumor Antigens to Immune Cells

Researchers target E. coli in the mouse gut

Modifying the Microbiome In Vivo, One Species or Gene at a Time

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Modified Salmonella Revs Immune Response, Combats Tumors in Mice

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Gut Infections Help Shield Intestinal Neurons from Future Damage

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How Commensal Gut Bacteria Keep Pathogens in Check

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Gut Microbes Help Coordinate Immune Activity in Mice

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Human Protein Dissolves Bacterial Membranes

Janelle Ayres Explores the Ways in Which Animals Tolerate Disease

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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