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Published 6 years ago by NotWearingPants with 1 Comments
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New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

The compounds are called malacidins and can kill several stubborn infections, including superbug MRSA.

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  • NotWearingPants
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    1) I guess coach was right when he said "just rub a little dirt on it" for skinned knees.

    2) How many useful years will we have out of this class once the farmers start feeding it to livestock?

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