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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.
Scientists discovered a new, unique blood type called 'Gwada negative' in a woman from Guadeloupe, which is genetically distinct and may help improve care for patients with rare blood types. The discovery was made using advanced gene sequencing, revealing a mutation in the PIGZ gene that makes her compatible only with herself. Researchers aim to find more individuals with this blood type, especially among local blood donors.
A new study from Hebrew University reveals that paracetamol not only acts in the brain but also directly blocks pain at its source by targeting sodium channels in nerve endings, opening new avenues for safer, more targeted pain treatments.
Scientists from the University of Queensland have discovered a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda, in the Amazon Rainforest, which could potentially be the world's largest snake. The team made the discovery during an expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon and encountered a female snake measuring about 20 feet long. There were also reports of even larger anacondas in the region, with some allegedly reaching nearly 25 feet in length and weighing over 1,100 pounds.