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Sphingomyelins (TFSM) can visualise Chlamydia inclusions within infected human cells
Researchers have succeeded in developing a sphingomyelin derivative that can be used to visualise the distribution of sphingomyelin and the activity of sphingomyelinase in infection processes.
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Chlamydia can form reservoir in the intestine
Scientists investigating persistence tested the theory that the bacteria find a niche in the body where they are not yet vulnerable, that they form a permanent reservoir there and can become active again later.
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Ants recognize infected wounds and treat them with antibiotics
Matabele ants have developed a sophisticated healthcare system: they can distinguish between non-infected and infected wounds and treat the latter efficiently with antibiotics they produce themselves.