Scientists find way to break through bad bacteria’s defenses
Enzymes used to build protective biofilms can also destroy them
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STICKY BUSINESS Pseudomonas aeruginosa (light green cells) biofilms are communities of bacteria encased in a coating primarily of sugar polymers (dark green). Enzymes that the bacteria use to build the coating can also chew it up, a new study suggests.
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