160-million-year-old proteins show surprising power against superbugs

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Scientists resurrected antimicrobial peptides from mammals that lived millions of years ago and found that some were more potent against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions. These evolutionary relics could provide new clues for designing treatments as antibiotic re

Scientists resurrected antimicrobial peptides from mammals that lived millions of years ago and found that some were more potent against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions. These evolutionary relics could provide new clues for designing treatments as antibiotic re This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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