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How bacteria use a protein associated with Alzheimer's to fight off threats

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, JUL 29 – Researchers found that about one-third of bacterial strains resist predatory bacteria using amyloid proteins that also help form protective biofilms on medical and industrial surfaces.

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Amyloids are perhaps best known as a key driver of Alzheimer's disease.

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Bacteria use amyloids as molecular armor against predators

Amyloids are perhaps best known as a key driver of Alzheimer's disease.

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How bacteria use a protein associated with Alzheimer's to fight off threats

Amyloids are perhaps best known as a key driver of Alzheimer's disease.

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