New antibiotic found in ‘horse poop’ mushroom

A fungus that grows on horse dung contains a protein that can kill bacteria.

The substance, known as copsin, has the same effect as traditional antibiotics, but belongs to a different class of biochemical substances. Copsin is a protein, whereas traditional antibiotics are often non-protein organic compounds.

Posted by Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich

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