Ancient superbugs could help fight antibiotic resistance
New Scientist reports that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are escaping from frozen sediments as the world warms.
TLDR
Ancient antibiotic-resistant bacteria could offer a chance to prepare for future threats, New Scientist reports. It says new monitoring tools can identify problem genes in bacteria escaping from frozen sediments and help develop treatments before pathogens acquire those genes.
Ancient superbugs could help fight antibiotic resistance
New Scientist reports that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are escaping from frozen sediments as the world warms.
TLDR
Ancient antibiotic-resistant bacteria could offer a chance to prepare for future threats, New Scientist reports. It says new monitoring tools can identify problem genes in bacteria escaping from frozen sediments and help develop treatments before pathogens acquire those genes.
