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

Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease
Phys.org Thursday 24 September 2026, 13:20 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
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