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Scientists Find New Way To Destroy Anthrax

Posted by michael on from the when-lysol-isn't-available dept.

t0rnt0pieces writes "Yahoo news is reporting a story about how scientists have discovered a new way to combat the anthrax bacteria, even if the strain is drug resistant. The method uses an enzyme from bacteriophages, virii which attack bacteria. The scientists say that this method could even be adapted to combat other virii. This truly looks to be a fantastic breakthrough in the treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections."

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  1. "Virii" by RML · · Score: 4, Funny

    Of course it's spelled right. When in doubt, consult this handy chart:

    SINGLE PLURAL
    bonus bonii
    bus bii
    campus campii
    chorus chorii
    genius geniii
    plus plii
    virus virii
    walrus walrii

    --
    Human/Ranger/Zangband