Bacteria ditch tags to dodge antibiotics

ScienceDaily
Nov 29, 2024, 12:09 pm140 pts
Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to new research. The modified ribosomes have changes specifically in the regions where antibiotics latch on to and halt protein production. The study found this made the bacteria more resistant to the drugs. The subtle changes…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

The July 4 Floods in Texas Weren’t a One-Off. They Were a Warning 129

Bird flu’s surprising heat tolerance has scientists worried 128

3-D Printing Researchers Develop Fast-Curing, Environmentally Friendly Concrete Substitute 125

New Research Project to Provide Historical Perspective on Contemporary Farming Challenges 125

Africa’s Forests Have Switched From Absorbing to Emitting Carbon, New Study Finds 124

Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi setback, Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more 123

A fragile Sri Lankan island fights back against the threat of mineral extraction 120

Global plan outlines steps to monitor and reduce marine litter worldwide 116

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.