Bacteria-killing polymers—a new class of antibiotic?

StudentNewsletter newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Swimming in the blood, sweat, cells and tears of every human are small proteins known as peptides. Many peptides can kill bacteria on contact, yet the bacteria never seem to evolve resistance to them. Mass-produced peptides could become a new type of antibiotic that evades resist

Swimming in the blood, sweat, cells and tears of every human are small proteins known as peptides. Many peptides can kill bacteria on contact, yet the bacteria never seem to evolve resistance to them. Mass-produced peptides could become a new type of antibiotic that evades resist This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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