Superbug P. aeruginosa uses two protein plugs to seal channels against antibiotics

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What happened

A joint research team has identified a new mechanism underlying antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a major multidrug-resistant "superbug.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:01 UTC.

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