Clever Molecular Partner Revives Vital Antibiotic to Defeat Drug-Resistant Superbugs
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By pairing the classic antibiotic vancomycin with a new helper molecule, scientists have successfully bypassed bacterial resistance to destroy drug-resistant E. faecium. This breakthrough strategy of pairing existing drugs with protective molecules offers a promising new blueprint for rescuing other vital medicines from antibiotic resistance.
By pairing the classic antibiotic vancomycin with a new helper molecule, scientists have successfully bypassed bacterial resistance to destroy drug-resistant E. faecium. This breakthrough strategy of pairing existing drugs with protective molecules offers a promising new blueprint for rescuing other vital medicines from antibiotic resistance.