Deadly bacteria have developed the ability to produce antimicrobials and wipe out competitors, scientists discover

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Mar 21, 2025, 6:00 am184 ptsTrendingTop
A drug-resistant type of bacteria that has adapted to health care settings evolved in the past several years to weaponize an antimicrobial genetic tool, eliminating its cousins and replacing them as the dominant strain. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists made the discovery when combing…

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