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How bacterial immune systems sense phage infection

Source: nature.com · Published Oct 2, 2026, 8:35 PM

How bacterial immune systems sense phage infection nature.com Viral enzyme cuts bacterial sensor protein, triggering defense against invading phages Phys.org Bacteria Detect Viral Proteases to Trigger Immune Response Bioengineer.org Research uncovers how bacteria fight viruses, opening the door to better virus-based antibiotics EurekAlert! Science News Releases

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