
New class of antibiotics discovered for first time in decades
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For the first time in three decades, researchers believe they have identified a new class of antibiotics. Researchers and doctors explain why this finding is so significant.
The results were published this week in the journal Nature. "The antibiotic resistance crisis that we're currently facing represents a major threat to how we practice medicine." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Lariocidin is a lasso peptide, a string of amino acids in a lasso shape that attacks bacteria and keeps it from growing and surviving, according to a McMaster press release.

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore opens up about worshipping God while in space: 'I need that fellowship'
Butch Wilmore expressed gratitude for his pastors and emphasized the importance of worshiping with his congregation on Earth during his nine-month stay in space.