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CRISPR-armed phages treat superbug infection

Updated 2026-08-11 16:55 UTC 2 sources Positive

Scientists used CRISPR-enhanced phage viruses to successfully treat a severe antibiotic-resistant E. coli infection, offering hope for new treatments.

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New Scientist
Bacteria-killing phage viruses souped up with DNA-destroying CRISPR appear to have helped clear up a very serious infection caused by antibiotic-resistant E. coli
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