Probiotic bacterium lessens severity of Salmonella infections by hoarding iron

UC Irvine microbiologists have learned how a probiotic bacterium used to treat irritable bowel syndrome can soothe gut bacterial infections caused by salmonella, paving the way for potential relief from foodborne illnesses that affect millions of people annually.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-07/uoc…