Could Antibiotic-Producing Sloth Fur Be the Key to Fighting Bacteria Resistance?
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Sloths show bacteria in their fur that produce antibiotics that prevent sloths from getting sick. Could this finding have application in humans?
The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/ShannyGasm on 2024-12-04 18:18:51.

Original Title: TIL that certain fungi that grows on the fur of sloths has anti-cancer and anti- bacterial properties, opening up new avenues for drug development research based on these unique microscopic communities.