Bacteria turn a virus' own weapon against it

Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a self-destructing immune response. The discovery could lead to more effective phage therapies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria and offers insight into ancient immune mechanisms shared with humans.

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