Hidden Antibiotic in Plain Sight Shows Promise Against Superbugs

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Hidden Antibiotic in Plain Sight Shows Promise Against Superbugs
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Scientists discovered a new antibiotic compound, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, from soil bacteria that shows strong activity against drug-resistant bacteria like MRSA and E. faecium, without inducing resistance, offering promising potential for future antibiotic development.

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