Signature required: The transcriptional response to tuberculosis

The majority of humans infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis never experience clinical symptoms or signs, but predicting those who will remains out of reach. Here, we discuss recent studies that reveal patterns and pathways that determine who is at highest risk for progression.

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Despite the majority of humans infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis not showing clinical symptoms, predicting those who will remains challenging. Recent studies have revealed patterns and pathways that determine who is at highest risk for progression.