A new method of tackling antimicrobial resistance has been developed by a team of scientists at the University of Washington. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health problem, leading to the emergence of ‘superbugs’ that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. The team of scientists has developed a method to selectively target the resistant bacteria, leaving the susceptible bacteria untouched. The method works by introducing a modified form of an antibiotic into the environment, which only binds to the resistant bacteria. This prevents the spread of the resistant bacteria, while ensuring that the susceptible bacteria are unharmed. The team believes that this method could be used to control the spread of antimicrobial resistance in the future.

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