Toxic gas helps bacteria resist antibiotics
Friday, September 11, 2009 - 12:56
in Health & Medicine
Some deadly superbugs such as MRSA produce enzymes that resist a wide range of antibiotics, scientists have found. The discovery could offer a way to increase the power of existing medications.
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