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Proteins could offer novel antibiotic target

Bacteria are single-celled organisms that inhabit almost every environment on the planet, including the bodies of humans and animals. The cell wall maintains the structural integrity of the cell, and enables ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Surprising link' leads toward a new antibiotic

(PhysOrg.com) -- As the best drugs become increasingly resistant to superbugs, McMaster University researchers have discovered a completely different way of looking for a new antibiotic.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (15) | comments 6