bacterium

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If any one of them fails, peptidoglycan cannot be produced and the bacterium dies, making them promising drug targets.

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"So, we are now colonizing that central space, and the bacterium is essentially ridding the body of the tumor."

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Instead of copying part of a virus or bacterium, this new vaccine imitates the communication signals immune cells exchange during infection.

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A common respiratory bacterium that typically causes pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a role in Alzheimer's disease.

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This bacterium is a well known cause of hospital acquired pneumonia and bloodstream infections and is especially difficult to treat.

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