Millennia-Old Ice-Bound Bacterium Carries 100+ Resistance Genes
TL;DR
A 5,000-year-old bacterium from Romania’s Scărișoara Ice Cave carries more than 100 antibiotic-resistance genes and can inhibit several resistant superbugs, highlighting both risks if melted ice releases these traits and potential for novel antimicrobial insights.
- Found in an Ice Cave, This Ancient Bacterium Holds 100+ Resistance Genes The Daily Galaxy
- Bacteria frozen in ancient underground ice cave found to be resistant against 10 modern antibiotics EurekAlert!
- Bacteria Frozen For 5,000 Years Could Fight Superbugs, But There's a Catch ScienceAlert
- 5,000-year-old bacteria thawed in Romanian ice cave Popular Science
- Scientists warn melting ice could release 5,000-year-old superbug that resists 10 modern antibiotics Times of India
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