A first: Scientists show bacteria can evolve biological timer to survive antibiotics
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 20:02
in Biology & Nature
When exposed to repeated cycles of antibiotics, within days bacteria can evolve a new adaptation, by remaining dormant for the treatment period to survive antibiotic stress. The results show for the first time that bacteria can develop a biological timer to survive antibiotic exposure. With this new understanding, scientists could develop new approaches for slowing the evolution of antibiotic resistance.