A recent breakthrough by scientists has unlocked the potential of a powerful antibiotic, unlocking its ability to fight drug-resistant bacteria. In a study published in Nature Communications this week, a team of researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia describe how they were able to modify the structure of a molecule found within the antibiotic known as golden staph to make it selectively target human cells, instead of bacteria. This could open the door to more effective treatments for conditions like Staphylococcus aureus infections, which are notoriously resistant to antibiotics. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the way we treat bacterial infections, and could save countless lives.

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