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Acne mystery cleared up, study says

Genome of bacteria deciphered, pointing way to treatment

By Carolyn Johnson
Globe Correspondent / July 30, 2004

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Unsightly acne pimples are the product of hardy bacteria that are genetically programmed to degrade human skin, according to a study published today. (Full Article: 691 Words)

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