science Phys Org 2026-07-22

Antibiotic-Tolerant Bacteria Use Hidden RNA Strategy for Survival

Scientists discovered that changes in RNA regulation allow bacteria like S. pneumoniae to enter a state of antibiotic tolerance, offering insights into pathogen survival and potential new treatment strategies.

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