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Shocking Discovery: How Bad Bacteria Use Electrical Signals To Invade the Gut


Research reveals an electric current in the gut that can attract pathogens such as Salmonella. UC Davis scientists found that Salmonella uses electric signals in the gut to invade the body, a process called galvanotaxis, offering new insights into bacterial infections and potential treatments for d

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