International study led by Singapore scientists discovers bacteria previously thought harmless can worsen existing lung disease (IMAGE)

Nanyang Technological University

International study led by Singapore scientists discovers bacteria previously thought harmless can worsen existing lung disease

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Pictured is a detection of Neisseria (N. subflava) in lung tissue from patients with bronchiectasis. Shown in red is the N. subflava detection and shown in blue is the airway cell nuclei.

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Cell Host & Microbe

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