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Molecules found to counter antibiotic resistance

Genetic oddity exploited to restore drugs’ power against bacteria

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BUG OUT  Two types of lab-made molecules could force drug-resistant bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (scanning electron micrograph above), to become sensitive to antibiotics again.   

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By Sarah Schwartz

- More than 2 years ago

Even superbugs have their kryptonite.

Two types of lab-made molecules make drug-resistant bacteria susceptible to antibiotics again, researchers report March 9 in Science Translational Medicine.