Researchers (IMAGE) Nanyang Technological University Caption Scientists at NTU have developed a synthetic antimicrobial peptide that makes drug-resistant bacteria sensitive to antibiotics again. On its own, the peptide can also kill bacteria that have grown resistant to antibiotics. (L-R) NTU Prof Mary Chan; Dr Adeline Yong, SCELSE research fellow; NTU Assoc Prof Kimberly Kline. Credit NTU Singapore Usage Restrictions Use with mandatory credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.