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Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a self-destructing immune response.

Key facts

  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:51:19 UTC.

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