NIH researchers find fungi in peat bogs that produce substances toxic to tuberculosis bacteria.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have discovered that fungi found in peat bogs can produce substances toxic to tuberculosis-causing bacteria. The study identified five fungal species that disrupt essential compounds in these bacteria, potentially leading to shorter TB treatments. This discovery could improve the current long-term antibiotic regimen required for treating tuberculosis.
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