Ancient viruses hidden inside bacteria could help defeat modern infections
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Scientists at Penn State discovered that ancient, dormant viruses embedded in bacterial DNA for millions of years actually help protect bacteria from new viral infections by producing specialized proteins that block viruses from attaching to cell surfaces. This natural defense mechanism could inspire new antiviral treatments to combat antibiotic-resistant infections in humans.
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