Bacteria on frog skin help protect against fungal disease
Phys.org1 min read54 words
A team of researchers led by Penn State scientists has discovered that the bacteria naturally living on frogs' skin may play a vital role in protecting the animals from a deadly fungal disease. This bacterial layer, described as a coat of armor, helps frogs fight the infection and improves their overall chances of survival.
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