New Peptide Antibiotics from Human Microbiomes Offer Hope Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Aug 20, 2024, 11:42 AM

Researchers have discovered hundreds of new antibiotics derived from human microbiomes, as reported by Cell Press. This discovery highlights the potential of human microbiomes as a source of peptide antibiotics, which could be crucial in combating antimicrobial resistance. The study identifies dozens of peptides from the human gut microbiome that may serve as effective antibiotics against drug-resistant bacteria. Experts describe this approach of mining human microbiomes for antimicrobial peptides as a promising path forward.