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**💻📰 [New antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria found in technician's garden](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** Researchers have discovered a novel antibiotic molecule effective against various disease-causing bacteria, including drug-resistant strains, without harming human cells. The antibiotic was isolated from a species of Paenibacillus bacteria found in soil samples taken from a lab technician's garden. The discovery's significance lies in its potential to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. [Read More](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00945-z) 💬 [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43538853) (269)