Salmonella's survival trick: Pathogen taps iron source in immune cells

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May 19, 2025, 11:52 am181 ptsTrendingTop
The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn't always succeed against Salmonella. Researchers at the University of Basel have discovered that these bacteria specifically target iron-rich regions within immune cells to replicate. Their findings on how…

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