Scientists have discovered a new antibiotic called Darobactin, produced by bacteria living inside soil-dwelling nematodes. This compound targets Gram-negative bacteria by binding to a previously unexploited protein on their outer…
Scientists exploring the hyper-arid Atacama Desert have discovered rare soil bacteria capable of producing previously unknown antimicrobial compounds. These microbes thrive in extreme conditions and offer a potential new source…
Scientists have discovered a new antibiotic candidate called Cyphomycin within the microbiome of fungus-growing ants in the Amazon rainforest. The compound is produced by symbiotic bacteria to protect the ants'…
