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Bacteria’s ‘Achilles’ Heel’ Is Overblown

NOT SO FAST

When researchers declare they’ve found a disease or bacteria’s Achilles’ heel, be skeptical.

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One thing we have learned this year is that Mother Nature sure has a lot of Achilles’ heels. Possibly.

Consider the evidence: Thus far in 2016, scientists have found an Achilles’ heel against

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