Battling resistant germs

Peptides, molecules that consist of up to 100 linked amino acids, may have an important role to play in the fight against multidrug-resistant germs. They affect the bacterias' cell membrane, and can therefore improve the efficacy of antibiotics by allowing them to penetrate pathogens better. Researchers at FAU are carrying out research into these potentially beneficial properties together with…

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