Luring bacteria into a trap

(ETH Zurich) Researchers at ETH Zurich and the University of Basel have developed a vaccine that protects animals from Salmonella. These bacteria often escape the effects of vaccination by genetically modifying their protective coat. The researchers have succeeded in manipulating this process to lure the bacteria into an evolutionary trap.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news