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New protein may stop ‘superbugs’

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April 25, 2026

SCIENTISTS have discovered a bacterial “gatekeeper” that blocks the spread of antibiotic resistance, a finding that could lead to new ways of treating stubborn infections.

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem identified a specific protein that stops bacteria from sharing genetic material with their neighbours, the university said on Thursday.

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