#c. diff. bacteria

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Scientists Demonstrated C. diff. Exposed To Heme Increases Expression of a Protein System Not Previously Studied

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center scientists have identified a C. diff protein system that senses and captures heme (part of hemoglobin) to build a protective shield that fends off threats from our immune system and antibiotics. The findings, reported in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, reveal a unique mechanism for C. diff survival in the human gut and suggest novel strategies for…