New Soil Bacteria Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Superbugs

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Scientists discovered a potent antibiotic compound, premethylenomycin C lactone, produced by soil bacteria that is 100 times more effective than the final product, offering a promising new approach to combat drug-resistant infections.
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