Scientists Turn an Old Antibiotic Back Into a Superbug Killer

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Petri Dish Superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) BacteriaA small molecule restored vancomycin’s activity against resistant bacteria by blocking a key bacterial enzyme. A trusted antibiotic can lose its power when bacteria evolve ways to resist it. As this problem spreads, infections that were once manageable can become dangerous, while routine surgery and cancer treatment carry greater risks because antibiotics may no longer [...]
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