Anti-botics and Infection

By: CBS News Email

Posted: Mon 8:19 AM, Oct 20, 2008

In a St. Joseph's Healthscene report, a new class of anti-biotics may be on the way. Scientists working on stronger drugs to fight infection have found three compounds they hope can be the basis for new medications. The discovery comes at a time when many older drugs are losing their punch.

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