Bacterial Killers Engineered to Exterminate Pathogenic Microbes

A new study reports a synthetic bacterium that uses conjugation to transfer toxic genes that selectively kill pathogenic cells. The work represents a novel strategy for targeting pathogens, which could be the basis for a new generation of precision antimicrobials. A new study reports a synthetic bac...

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Published in:Molecular cell 2019-07, Vol.75 (1), p.5-6
Main Authors: Miller, Corwin, Ho, Joanne M.L., Bennett, Matthew R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Bacteria
Inteins
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Summary:A new study reports a synthetic bacterium that uses conjugation to transfer toxic genes that selectively kill pathogenic cells. The work represents a novel strategy for targeting pathogens, which could be the basis for a new generation of precision antimicrobials. A new study reports a synthetic bacterium that uses conjugation to transfer toxic genes that selectively kill pathogenic cells. The work represents a novel strategy for targeting pathogens, which could be the basis for a new generation of precision antimicrobials.
ISSN:1097-2765
1097-4164
DOI:10.1016/j.molcel.2019.06.027