Hidden Viruses in Pig Guts May Help Bacteria Fight Disease
Scientists discovered over 10,000 viruses living inside bacteria in pig intestines. These viruses, called prophages, are like tiny passengers that have …
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How Bacteria Use Manganese to Fight Off Viruses
Scientists discovered that bacteria use a mineral called manganese to power their defense system against viruses called phages. When a phage attacks, bacteria …
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