BU scientist discovers a surprising weapon to fight ‘persisters’
Persisters,’’ bacteria that evade medications by slipping into a zombielike state, then mysteriously reawaken to cause new infections.
In a study to be published today, Collins, 45, reports that he and colleagues have discovered how to make these bacteria, which are thought to underlie many stubborn infections, susceptible to drugs.
Their solution is deliciously simple: Just add sugar. Read more: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/articles/2011/05/12/in_the_war_on_infections_add_sugar/?p1=News_links
Article courtesy of The Boston Globe by Carolyn Y. Johnson
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