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Costa Rica research finds antibiotic-producing bacteria in sloth

Al Jazeera, 02 May 2023
Scientists in Costa Rica say sloths could help discover new antibiotics.
A team has been researching their fur and found unique bacteria that could offer hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

Al Jazeera’s Alexandra Byers has more.

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