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A smarter way to search for antibiotics: Focus on the genetic switches
Bacteria carry countless hidden treasures in their DNA—fragments that could hold the key to new medicines. But how do you pick out the most promising ones from millions of options? "Look at the switches that turn genes on and off," says molecular biologist Gilles van Wezel.
Bacteria carry countless hidden treasures in their DNA—fragments that could hold the key to new medicines. But how do you pick out the most promising ones from millions of options? "Look at the switches that turn genes on and off," says molecular biologist Gilles van Wezel.
