Venom and Hot Peppers Offer a Key to Killing Resistant Bacteria
WiredMay 8, 2026
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Researchers have successfully created three new antibiotics derived from scorpion venom and habanero peppers, targeting tuberculosis and other drug-resistant bacteria. This innovative approach could pave the way for more effective treatments against antibiotic-resistant infections, which pose a significant global health threat.