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A <i>Streptomyces</i> megacluster encodes synergistic biotin-targeting antibiotics

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Why This Matters

This discovery of a Streptomyces megacluster encoding synergistic biotin-targeting antibiotics highlights the potential for developing novel antimicrobial agents. It underscores the importance of genome mining and biosynthetic gene cluster analysis in uncovering new natural products to combat resistant bacteria. Such advancements could lead to more effective antibiotics, addressing the growing global health threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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