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  "id": 13101813,
  "title": "Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bacteria-turn-a-virus-own-weapon-against-it-13101813",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:51:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261007042100.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a self-destructing immune response. The discovery could lead to more effective phage therapies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria and provide insight into ancient immune mechanisms shared with humans.",
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        "outlet": "ScienceDaily Health",
        "title": "Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bacteria-turn-a-virus-own-weapon-against-it",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:51:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}