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Lab-grown mini-intestines map how Shigella bacteria invade human gut tissue

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Abstract

Thanks to lab-grown miniature intestines, researchers at Uppsala University have successfully mapped how aggressive Shigella bacteria infect the human gut. The study opens the door to using cultured human mini-organs to investigate a wide range of other serious infections.
Key Data

  • Publication Date
    12 June 2025
  • Primary Author
    Uppsala University
  • Source
    Medical Xpress
  • Language
    English
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