Antibiotics
Images show rifampicin's effects on E. coli bacteria
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Scientists have captured the first detailed images revealing how the common antibiotic rifampicin disrupts E. coli bacteria at a molecular level. Using advanced cryo-electron tomography, researchers visualized the drug binding to bacterial machinery, halting growth. The findings, published in Nature, offer new insights into antibiotic mechanisms.
Researchers uncover new mechanism in bacterial resistance
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Scientists have identified a novel protein complex that enables bacteria to evade antibiotic treatments. This discovery, detailed in a recent study, could pave the way for more effective drugs. The findings highlight the evolving challenges in combating antimicrobial resistance.