'Molecular bodyguard' helps bacterial infections persist in hostile environments Researchers at Umeå University have identified a key molecular player that helps bacteria survive the hostile environment inside the body. Their study, published in the journal mBio, reveals how the…

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RfaH protein shields bacteria, helping infections persist

Loss of the RfaH protein cut infection rates in mice from nearly 100% to about 20%, according to a study in mBio. Read more: getnews.me/rfah-protein-shields-bac... #rfah #bacterialvirulence #microbiology