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New way to harness copper makes antibiotic-resistant bacteria and cancer cells more vulnerable

University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new way to harness one of the body's natural defenses: copper. While copper is essential for life and helps power important biological processes, having too much of it can be toxic. To keep copper levels in balance, cells rely on specialized proteins that regulate where it goes and how much is present.

New way to harness copper makes antibiotic-resistant bacteria and cancer cells more vulnerable

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