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Ancient bacteria could offer an early warning about antibiotic resistance
New Scientist reports that sequencing environmental samples could reveal resistance genes before they become established in bacteria that cause human disease.
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New Scientist describes bacteria frozen in soil 30,000 years ago that could fight off vancomycin when thawed. It says sequencing environmental samples could reveal resistance genes before they become established in bacteria responsible for human disease, potentially helping scientists prepare antibiotics for resistance those pathogens have yet to evolve.
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