A synthetic antibiotic may help turn the tide against drug-resistant pathogens
"This isn't just a cool new molecule, it's a validation of a novel approach to drug discovery"
02-Jun-2022 -
A new antibiotic, synthesized at The Rockefeller University and derived from computer models of bacterial gene products, appears to neutralize even drug-resistant bacteria. The compound, named cilagicin, works well in mice and employs a novel mechanism to attack MRSA, C. diff, and several other ...
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