New Lasso-Shaped Antibiotic Discovered in Soil
2025-04-04
Researchers have unearthed a novel antibiotic molecule from a soil sample, demonstrating potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of disease-causing bacteria, including those resistant to current treatments. This lasso-shaped peptide, produced by a Paenibacillus species, uniquely targets bacterial ribosomes, making resistance development difficult. The discovery offers a beacon of hope in the fight against the escalating antibiotic resistance crisis.