Researchers Discover Bacterial Molecular Switch Linked to Antibiotic Resistance

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Published: 2026-08-26
Category: science
Source: Brookhaven National Laboratory Newsroom
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Scientists from the University of Delaware and Brookhaven National Laboratory have identified a molecular switch enabling bacteria to survive antibiotics. Published in Structure, this discovery offers new insights into bacterial resistance mechanisms, potentially leading to more effective treatments against drug-resistant 'superbugs'.

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