February 10, 2025 7:59 PM

IIT Roorkee team finds superbug’s defense mechanism, to boost new treatments

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have uncovered a crucial regulatory mechanism in Acinetobacter baumannii—a highly drug-resistant superbug responsible for life-threatening infections. Their study, published in the journal mBio, reveals how the pathogen regulates its virulence and antibiotic resistance mechanisms, paving the way for new treatment strategies. Acinetobacter baumannii poses a serious threat in healthcare settings due to its ability to resist multipl...