Salmonella's survival trick: Pathogen taps iron source in immune cells

The body protects itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn't always work with salmonella. Researchers at the University of Basel have discovered that these germs specifically seek out iron-rich regions in immune cells and accumulate there...

Salmonella's survival trick: Pathogen taps iron source in immune cells

The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn't always succeed against Salmonella. Researchers at the University of Basel have discovered that these bacteria specifically target iron-rich regions within immune cells to replicate. Their findings on how pathogens evade the immune defense are important for fighting infections.