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Published Date: June 22, 2026

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Ordinary enzyme that evolves into 'control switch' reveals tuberculosis weak spot

Researchers at the University of Surrey have identified a protein that acts as a control switch, preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis fr…

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Researchers at the University of Surrey have identified a protein that acts as a control switch, preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis from accessing the energy sources it needs to survive. The discovery points to a specific vulnerability in the bacterium that could be targeted by new tuberculosis (TB) treatments. The work is published in the journal EMBO R…

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