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Teixobactin - A New Antibiotic

Teixobactin: A New Antibiotic, and A New Way to Find More

Teixobactin - The Newly Discovered Antibiotic
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If you’ve read any science news over the past day or so, you’ll have noticed it’s been dominated by stories about the discovery of a new antibiotic, teixobactin. There’s a reason that the scientific community is so excited by its discovery, but in truth, it’s the method which was used to discover it as much as the compound itself that’s drawn attention. Today’s graphic gives you a run-down of the key points.

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