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07/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Our first line of defense against bacteria includes white blood cells, which use chlorine bleach-like substance to douse invaders

Our cells are just like us in a way: They disinfect harmful pathogens in the same manner we do. In a study led by researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany, it was discovered that certain white blood cells engulf harmful bacteria then shower it with a mixture that includes, of all ingredients, bleach. This oxidizes the proteins […]

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