Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Researchers have identified a bacterial 'megacluster' producing a cocktail of synergistic antibiotics capable of killing drug-resistant superbugs.
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McMaster University and other researchers identified a bacterial gene megacluster from soil bacteria that produces a cocktail of antibiotics, including manikomycin. These synergistic antibiotics target a hidden weak spot in multidrug-resistant superbugs.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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The brief
A study has revealed a megacluster of bacterial genes from Streptomyces soil bacteria that encodes a cocktail of synergistic antibiotics. These antibiotics target a biotin-related weak spot in drug-resistant bacteria to eliminate superbugs.
Coverage from Nature, Earth.com, and the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences emphasizes the genetic discovery of the megacluster and the potent nature of the resulting antibiotic arsenal. Meanwhile, the American Council on Science and Health examines whether the antibiotic, referred to as Manikomycin, is an overhyped sensation.
Future attention will likely focus on the efficacy of Manikomycin and the further implications of the Streptomyces megacluster's ability to target bacterial weak spots.
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Quick answers
What is the source of these new antibiotics?
They are produced by a Streptomyces megacluster found in soil bacteria.
How do these antibiotics work against superbugs?
They utilize synergistic biotin-targeting antibiotics to attack a hidden weak spot in drug-resistant bacteria.
What is the name of the antibiotic mentioned in the coverage?
The antibiotic is referred to as Manikomycin.
Coverage (8)
- McMaster University uncovers natural antibiotic cocktail that suppresses multidrug-resistant superbugs 동아사이언스 · 27d ago
- Gene Cluster Produces Multiple Antibiotics to Combat Drug Resistance respiratory-therapy.com · 27d ago
- New antibiotic manikomycin could help fight drug resistant superbugs AOL.com · 27d ago
- New antibiotic targets a hidden weak spot in drug-resistant bacteria Earth.com · 27d ago
- Landmark study reveals ‘megacluster’ of bacterial genes behind arsenal of potent antibiotics Faculty of Health Sciences - McMaster University · 27d ago
- Manikomycin: YouTube Sensation or Just An Overhyped Antibiotic American Council on Science and Health · 27d ago
- A Streptomyces megacluster encodes synergistic biotin-targeting antibiotics Nature · 27d ago
- Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs Nature · 27d ago
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