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Tweezers that destroy dangerous bacteria

15.05.2021

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University (BGU), Israel, along with American and German colleagues, have developed a new "molecular tweezer" to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

"Our discovery prevents infection without increasing antibiotic resistance. It may be worth considering our approach as the basis for treatment without the use of antibiotics," says BGU Chemistry Professor Raz Jelinek.

A research team led by Prof. Jelinek and his student Dr. Ravit Malishev tested their molecular tweezers on Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It targets the biofilm, a thin layer of fibers that protects bacteria. Capturing fibers and destroying the protective layer, the tweezers destroy bacteria without affecting them directly. This prevents the formation of stability.

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