Dr. Barry Dworkin

Bacteria found in underground cave after thousands of years is resistant to antibiotics: study. Just don’t let it escape from the lab and transfer those genes to its friends.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 18, 2026

Source:
Bacteria found in underground cave after thousands of years is resistant to antibiotics: study

Reference:
First genome sequence and functional profiling of Psychrobacter SC65A.3 preserved in 5,000-year-old cave ice: insights into ancient resistome, antimicrobial potential, and enzymatic activities

Related posts:

  1. Novel superbug mechanism found
  2. Antibiotic resistance comes from many sources and behaviours
  3. British chief medical officer warns of increasing antibiotic-resistant bacteria
  4. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics contributing to increases in bacterial resistance to antibiotics