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Phys.org · Science & Medicine
View sourceThis refers to research showing that microscopic bacteria that prey on other bacteria can help protect endangered Caribbean corals from disease. The likely target and consume harmful microbes that infect the corals, acting as a natural . The study suggests a potential new strategy for coral reef conservation by leveraging these natural bacterial predators.
The claim is based on a peer-reviewed scientific paper, which is a primary source. The reporting on Phys.org appears to closely follow the paper's findings, but I cannot verify the specific experimental details or effect sizes without reading the original study.
The research appears to be newly published, as the highlight is treated as current with no recirculation year.