New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

in #antibiotic7 years ago

US scientists have discovered a new family of antibiotics in soil samples.
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The new antibiotic was designed from natural ingredients to combat hard-to-treat infections, from Rockefeller University hopes!

Experts say they have published all research in Nature Microbiology, offering fresh hope in the antibiotic arms race.

source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-43032602