Two DNA defense systems behind resilience of 7th cholera pandemic - EurekAlert

Two DNA defense systems protect the bacterial strains responsible for the ongoing seventh cholera pandemic from potentially harmful genetic material and viruses, EPFL scientists have found. Their study also shows that the defense systems may have been key in …

Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, a waterborne pathogen that infects the gut of humans through contaminated water and food. When ingested, V. cholerae colonizes the gut’s inner surf… [+4329 chars]

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