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Scientists Discover Potent New Antibiotic Hidden in Nature

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Scientists Discover Potent New Antibiotic Hidden in Nature
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Researchers discovered a potent new antibiotic, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, in a bacteria species studied for decades, which shows promise against resistant bacteria like MRSA and VRE, and remains effective after prolonged exposure, highlighting a new approach to antibiotic discovery by exploring biosynthetic intermediates.

Topics:healthscience#antibiotic#antimicrobial#pre-methylenomycin#resistance#science#streptomyces
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  1. Powerful New Antibiotic Was 'Hiding in Plain Sight' For Decades  ScienceAlert
  2. Warwick University scientists help find 'hidden' antibiotic  BBC
  3. Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs  ScienceDaily
  4. Potent New Antibiotic Against Resistant Bacteria Found in Streptomyces coelicolor  Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
  5. pre-methylenomycin C lactone potency image  EurekAlert!

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