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Computers help chemists fight emerging infections

Computer analysis of existing drugs may be key to fighting new infectious agents and antibiotic-resistant pathogens like deadly tuberculosis strains and staph "superbugs." Researchers in Canada say the use of such "emergency discovery" technology could save time, money and lives during a sudden outbreak or a bioterrorism attack. The study will be presented in August at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Boston.

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