We’ve long known that there are bacteria in the human gut; some can be dangerous if they are ingested. But genetic and computational technologies have advanced rapidly in recent years, giving scientists an unprecedented look at all the species of microbes that inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, including humans. That work , much of
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Anthrax conjures thoughts of bioterrorism, though it’s a disease caused by a rare but naturally-occurring bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. Scientists have now found that a toxin produced by the infectious pathogen could be a useful pain reliever; researchers determined that it can change the way signals are sent by neurons that sense pain. Reporting in Nature Neuroscience, when the
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