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A 'library' of bacteria-killing viruses: Harnessing the power of phages

An estimated 38 trillion bacteria live in the human body, and only a small fraction are harmful to our health. However, the harmful ones can cause serious illness, especially when they develop resistance to antibiotics.

Phys.org ScienceSeptember 26, 20261 min read
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A 'library' of bacteria-killing viruses: Harnessing the power of phages

An estimated 38 trillion bacteria live in the human body, and only a small fraction are harmful to our health. However, the harmful ones can cause serious illness, especially when they develop resistance to antibiotics.

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