An irresistible newcomer

Abstract

A screen of 10,000 bacterial strains, cultured in their normal soil, has uncovered an antibiotic with broad and potent activity. And because the compound targets lipid molecules, developing resistance is probably difficult. See Article p.455

Authors

Wright G

Journal

Nature, Vol. 517, No. 7535, pp. 442–444

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

January 22, 2015

DOI

10.1038/nature14193

ISSN

0028-0836

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Gerard Wright

Scientific Director, Faculty of Health Sciences

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