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Science is already trying to program bacteria to protect health
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Science is already trying to program bacteria to protect health

Expresso14 September 2026 at 13:30

The scientific community is developing efforts to program bacteria with the objective of protecting human health. This research area explores the relationship between the human body and microorganisms, a dialogue that involves everything from the immune system to the brain.

According to the article, researchers are still trying to fully decipher this communication between the organism and microbes. Knowledge about this interaction could have important implications for medicine and disease prevention.

The topic will be debated at GIMM Fest, an event taking place this week in Lisbon. Expresso is partnering with the festival as a media partner, highlighting this scientific issue to the public.

Why this matters

Readers learn about a scientific event in Lisbon that brings together specialists to discuss advances in programming bacteria for therapeutic purposes. Microbiome research has the potential to transform health treatments, from immunological to neurological diseases, and this festival offers an opportunity to understand the current state of this science.

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