Bacteria's Sticky Glue Is Clue To Vaccine, Says Scientist

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 09/10/2008 - 12:15

Sticky glue secreted by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus could be the clue scientists have been searching for to make an effective vaccine against MRSA, medical researchers report.


 

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