Scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful E. coli strains

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What happened

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how certain dangerous bacteria spread.

They studied chain-like adherence pattern (CLAP) varieties of Shiga toxin-producing E.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:10 UTC.

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