SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 17, 2025Science Daily

A tiny ancient virus reveals secrets that could help fight superbugs

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University of Otago researchers mapped a bacteriophage's 3D structure, revealing how its mechanical "tail" selectively kills drug-resistant bacteria like E. coli while sparing beneficial cells, enabling new antibiotic alternatives.

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