Artificial sweetener shows surprising power to overcome antibiotic resistance

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Apr 4, 2025, 9:17 am105 pts
Saccharin, the artificial sweetener used in diet foods like yogurts and sugar-free drinks, can kill multidrug-resistant bacteria—including one of the world's most dangerous pathogens.

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