A potentially powerful new antibiotic is discovered in dirt

[Snaploud]

In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Microbiology, he and his colleagues report the discovery of a new class of antibiotic extracted from unknown microorganisms living in the soil. This class, which they call malacidins, kills several superbugs — including the dreaded methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) — without engendering resistance.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...is-discovered-in-dirt/?utm_term=.7f075b2d13f7

This is really great news. I've read a lot if articles about how we are gradually becoming resistant to all the current antibiotics, so I'm happy to see we're pursuing some promising new research avenues in this field.

 

[Asbo Zaprudder]

It's not a case of us becoming resistant but of some targetted bacteria being resistant and passing on that resistance by horizontal gene transfer and binary fission. I just wish we and our good bacteria were resistant as oral antibiotics generally give me nausea, stomach cramps and the runs.

 

[tharpdevenport]

Calling it: some dubious online supplement supplier will start selling dirt.

 

[JirinPanthosa]

Calling it: some dubious online supplement supplier will start selling dirt.

You mean Raw Earth Mineral.

 

[tharpdevenport]

Soon to be sold on the Alex Jones radio show.

It'll increase your libido, make you younger, improve digestion, and your toilet bowl Spring-time fresh!

The run-off, however, may turn the freakin' frogs gay. ;-)