Slippery Salmonella (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Slippery Salmonella

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PNNL scientists have identified a protein in Salmonella bacteria that enables it to infect immune cells called macrophages. Seen here: Salmonella, isolated from infected macrophrages. (Mildly color-enhanced. Photo credit: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.)

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