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CRISPR-armed phages help treat severe superbug infection
Bacteria-killing phage viruses souped up with DNA-destroying CRISPR appear to have helped clear up a very serious infection caused by antibiotic-resistant E.
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Researchers have successfully used genetically modified phages to treat a severe infection caused by antibiotic-resistant E. coli.
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