Confronted with bacteria, infected cells die so others can live, Penn study finds

Confronted with bacteria, infected cells die so others can live, Penn study finds 10/06/2017 10:45 AM EDT In a new study, a team of researchers led by Igor E. Brodsky of the University of Pennsylvania, identified a 'back-up alarm' system in host cells that responds to a pathogen's attempt to subvert the immune system. Full story at https://news.upenn.edu/news/confronted-bacteria-infected-cells-die-so-others-can-live-penn-study-finds Source University of Pennsylvania This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111