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Breakthrough CRISPR system could reverse antibiotic resistance crisis
General • February 18, 2026
resistance-in-bacteria'>Antibiotic resistance is
racing toward a
global crisis, with “superbugs” projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Now, scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a powerful new CRISPR-based tool that doesn’t just fight resistant bacteria—it can actively strip away their drug resistance. Inspired by gene drives used in insects, the technology spreads a genetic “fix” through bacterial populations, even inside stubborn biofilms that shield microbes from antibiotics.
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