Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis (IMAGE)

Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis

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As part of the ongoing fight against tuberculosis, scientists within Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Calibr-Skaggs have developed a promising new compound targeting a key bacterial enzyme on M. tuberculosis. The compound, using a novel mechanism, proved effective against even drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis in early studies. (Inna Krieger/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Inna Krieger/Texas A&M AgriLife

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