Science Daily·3 min read·medium
Scientists revive a powerful antibiotic that superbugs had defeated
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Scientists have used a chemical library to identify an adjuvant that restores the effectiveness of vancomycin against resistant superbugs. By targeting a specific bacterial enzyme, the researchers successfully weakened the bacteria's defenses.
Antibiotic resistance is becoming one of the most serious dangers facing modern medicine. As bacteria evolve, drugs that once worked reliably can lose their effectiveness. This makes common infections harder to treat and can increase the risks associated with routine surgery, cancer care, and other medical procedures.
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