Scientists develop new technique for analyzing epigenetics of bacteria
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
There is a potential new tool to combat pathogens and overcome antibiotic resistance. Scientists have developed a new technique to more precisely analyze bacterial populations, to reveal epigenetic mechanisms that can drive virulence. The new methods hold the promise of a potent new tool to offset the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance by bacterial pathogens.