Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules, a potential source for new antibiotics

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May 6, 2023, 9:20 am586 ptsHotTop
Microorganisms—in particular bacteria—are skillful chemists that can produce an impressive diversity of chemical compounds known as natural products. These metabolites provide the microbes major evolutionary advantages, such as allowing them to interact with one another or their environment and helping…

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