Scientists discover genes that help harmful bacteria thwart treatment
Sunday, February 10, 2019 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
A team has discovered two genes that make some strains of harmful Staphyloccocus bacteria resistant to treatment by copper, a potent and frequently used antibacterial agent. The discovery shows that Staphyloccocus aureus can acquire additional genes that promote infections and antibacterial resistance and may open new paths for the development of antibacterial drugs.