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Drug resistant bacteria

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Scientists have found a possible explanation why drug resistant bacteria do not dominate other bacteria: Their drug resistance comes at a price, for instance, they cannot thrive in an environment of low levels of magnesium. This insight may pave the way for the development of new drugs fighting these bacteria.

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