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Viral Kill Switch Discovery Targets MurJ Protein to Topple Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

Scientists have identified a mechanism where unrelated viruses disable MurJ, a protein essential for bacterial cell wall construction. By locking this protein into a single position, the viruses effectively halt cell growth, providing a potential new roadmap for treating drug-resistant infections.

Alejandro SilvaAlejandro Silva
February 28, 2026206 views
Viral Kill Switch Discovery Targets MurJ Protein to Topple Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
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