Study underscores new strategies to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Phys.org - 2024-05-07T19:41:27.000Z

Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.

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