
Tuberculosis's Genetic Blueprint Shapes Its Attack on the Body
A massive 13-year study in Georgia reveals that the genetic makeup of tuberculosis bacteria plays a crucial role in treatment success. Researchers found specific bacterial mutations, beyond just drug resistance, that are linked to how severe the disease becomes, offering new paths for optimising treatments.
By Goig, Loiseau, Maghradze, Mchedlishvili, Avaliani, Tsutsunava, Brites, Kalkan, Borrell, Aspindzelashvili, Avaliani, Kipiani, Tukvadze, Jugheli, Gagneux

