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A Gulp Of Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Someday Treat A Range Of Illnesses
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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Researchers think genetically engineered versions of microbes that can live in humans could help treat some rare genetic disorders and perhaps help with Type 1 diabetes, cirrhosis and cancer.