Bacteria V/S Bacteria

Researches are planning to pit “good” bacteria against “bad” bacteria salmonella. I must admit, this is also one of the biohacks which can save lives (of chickens). The good bacteria essentially fights by not fighting. Well, this means they get into the intestinal track of the bird and set up shop, leaving no room for the bad bacteria. Effective strategy, huh?

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