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Teixobactin: Giving “Superbugs” a Run for Their Money?

A new antibiotic shows promising results in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria
Posted on January 26, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The term “superbug” refers to any form of drug-resistant bacteria, the presence of which has become increasingly worrisome in the United States. In a recent article, TIME reported that “at least 2 million infections and 23,000 deaths” occur in the … Continue reading →

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