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Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease

The bacteria living on frogs' skin could play a vital role in protecting the animals from a deadly fungal disease. A team of researchers led by Penn State scientists found that frogs' natural skin bacteria can help them fight disease and improve their chances of survival.

Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease
Image: Phys.org
The bacteria living on frogs' skin could play a vital role in protecting the animals from a deadly fungal disease. A team of researchers led by Penn State scientists found that frogs' natural skin bacteria can help them fight disease and improve their chances of survival.

Originally published at Phys.org

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