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How harmful bacteria use electrical signals to penetrate the intestine


How harmful bacteria use electrical signals to penetrate the intestine

Electric field-driven migration of Salmonella. Image credit: UC Regents Studies have shown that an electric current in the intestines can attract pathogens such as salmonella. Scientists at UC Davis found that Salmonella enters the body using electrical signals in the gut (a process called galvanotaxis). This process offers new insights into bacterial infections and potential […]