March 6, 2025
Scientists discover the new feature of the immune system with antibiotic capabilities
Listen to the article One study revealed a hidden feature of the immune system that could pave the way for new antibiotics to cope with the growing superbugs threat. Published in the journal Nature, the study focuses on the protection, a tiny structure found in each cell, traditionally known for the recycling of protein. However, scientists have discovered that the protection also plays a key role in defending bacterial infections by creating chemicals that can kill bacteria. The study, led by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Sciences, shows that when a cell detects bacterial infection, the protection changes its
