MSU researchers develop promising vaccine against antibiotic resistance
Futurity: Research News — April 24, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC
Summary: Michigan State University researchers have developed a vaccine to combat antibiotic resistance, a global threat that caused over 1 million deaths in 2019. The vaccine targets Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA, offering high immunity levels in animal trials. By utilizing a carbohydrate-based antigen and a bacteriophage delivery platform, the team's vaccine outperformed existing options in animal studies, showing promise in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
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