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UC research discovers new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

03-15-2007 · EurekAlert!

Research by a team at the University of Cincinnati (UC) has helped in the discovery of a new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, responsible for preventing treatment of lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis and life-threatening cases of pneumonia.

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