Leprosy bacteria use - biological alchemy'

... bacteria would have evolved the same ability to reprogramme their host. Prof Chris Mason, a specialist in stem cell research at University College London, said: "The ability of bacteria to convert one mammalian cell type to another is 'alchemy' by ...

http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2013-01-18/leprosy-bacteria-use-%E2%80%98biological-alchemy%E2%80%99