Genetic interaction map could lead to better antibiotic pairings for tuberculosis
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Rockefeller scientists have created the most comprehensive map to date of how essential genes interact in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB). The unprecedented map reveals thousands of previously unknown genetic relationships, offering a new window into the inner workings of one of the world's deadliest pathogens.
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