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

Recent developments have brought attention to scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful e. coli strains.

14 September 2026
Scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful E. coli strains
Scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful E. coli strains
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Recent developments have brought attention to scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful e. coli strains.

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

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

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coli (STEC), finding that single bacteria attach to a surface moreover elongate before dividing, producing chains without ever separating

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