Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Researchers have discovered a soil-bacteria 'megacluster' producing a synergistic antibiotic cocktail capable of killing drug-resistant superbugs.
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The brief
A study has identified a megacluster of bacterial genes from Streptomyces that encodes a cocktail of biotin-targeting antibiotics. This new antibiotic approach targets a previously hidden weak spot in drug-resistant bacteria.
Coverage from Nature and the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences emphasizes the landmark nature of the gene cluster discovery. Meanwhile, Earth.com focuses on the targeting of bacterial vulnerabilities, and the American Council on Science and Health discusses the antibiotic Manikomycin.
Future developments involve the efficacy of Manikomycin and the continued study of how these synergistic antibiotics interact with superbugs.
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Quick answers
What is the source of the new antibiotic cocktail?
The antibiotics are produced by soil bacteria, specifically from a Streptomyces megacluster.
How do these antibiotics work?
They are biotin-targeting antibiotics that target a hidden weak spot in drug-resistant bacteria.
What is Manikomycin?
Manikomycin is an antibiotic mentioned by the American Council on Science and Health in the context of its reception on YouTube.
Coverage (5)
- New antibiotic targets a hidden weak spot in drug-resistant bacteria Earth.com · 3h ago
- Landmark study reveals ‘megacluster’ of bacterial genes behind arsenal of potent antibiotics Faculty of Health Sciences - McMaster University · 3h ago
- Manikomycin: YouTube Sensation or Just An Overhyped Antibiotic American Council on Science and Health · 3h ago
- A Streptomyces megacluster encodes synergistic biotin-targeting antibiotics Nature · 3h ago broke it first
- Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs Nature · 3h ago broke it first