Superbugs Have a Hidden Weak Spot and Viruses Just Revealed It

Antibiotic resistance is rising fast, killing tens of thousands each year in the U.S. alone—and scientists are racing to find new ways to stop deadly bacteria. Now, researchers have uncovered how tiny viruses that infect bacteria, called phages, use specialized “protein antibiotics” to shut down a crucial bacterial machine known as MurJ. This protein acts […]Biology,Antibiotics,Bacteria,Bacteriophage,California Institute of Technology#Superbugs #Hidden #Weak #Spot #Viruses #Revealed1772105084