Centenary Institute research has revealed new insight into tackling mycobacterial infections which are responsible for chronic diseases that include tuberculosis (TB), leprosy and serious skin ulcerations.

Reported in the peer reviewed journal, Life Science Alliance, the research found a new way to improve host immunity by decreasing potassium levels in immune cells. Significantly, this could offer up an entirely new approach to fighting infectious diseases.

Read more about the research findings: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/new...

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