How a harmful bacterium senses iron—and why it matters for fighting infections

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What happened

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common culprit in hospital-acquired bacterial infections and is growing more resistant to antibiotics.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:20:06 UTC.

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