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Renz Soliman

Ancient Ice Cave Bacterium Found in Romania Shows Resistance to Modern Antibiotics but Also Fights Superbugs

Ancient 5,000-year-old ice cave bacterium found in Romania resists key modern antibiotics yet kills dangerous superbugs, revealing both new medical opportunities and emerging climate-related risks. (Credit: Pixabay, qimono)

Ancient bacteria preserved for 5,000 years in a Romanian ice cave have been found to resist many modern antibiotics while also suppressing some of today's most dangerous "superbugs," giving scientists both a warning and a new hope in the fight against drug-resistant infections.

Hidden Resistance in Ancient Ice

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