160-million-year-old proteins show surprising power against superbugs

160-million-year-old proteins show surprising power against superbugs

University of Oregon biologists have brought prehistoric proteins back to life, reconstructing molecules that date back as far as 160 million years and naturally attack microbes. The revived proteins could provide scientists with new ideas for treating antibiotic resistant infections, which have become a major global health challenge. The work, described in a paper published … Read more