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    Artificial molecules fight drug-resistant 'superbugs'

    by 
    Jon Fingas
    Jon Fingas
    09.18.2016

    Scientists are clearly picking up the pace in their quest to kill antibiotic-resistant "superbugs." Teams at the Universty of Melbourne and UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed composite molecules that overcome the defenses of stubborn bacteria, promising treatment for illnesses that have built up their immunity over the years.