Frozen for 5,000 years in a Transylvanian ice cave, these bacteria shrug off 10 modern drugs, yet scientists found genes that could kill deadly superbugs
Scientists found a 5,000-year-old bacterium in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave. This ancient microbe shows resistance to many modern antibiotics, predating their use. The bacterium also produces compounds that can fight disease-causing bacteria. Researchers identified genes for cold adaptation, useful for industrial processes. This discovery offers insights into antibiotic resistance evolution and new drug development.
Scientists found a 5,000-year-old bacterium in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave. This ancient microbe shows resistance to many modern antibiotics, predating their use. The bacterium also produces compounds that can fight disease-causing bacteria. Researchers identified genes for cold adaptation, useful for industrial processes. This discovery offers insights into antibiotic resistance evolution and new drug development.
