Researchers have discovered a new drug compound which kills antibiotic resistant gram-negative bacteria that can cause infections including pneumonia urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections. The research published in the journal ACS Nano describes the new compound which kills gram-negative E. coli including a multidrug resistant pathogen said to be responsible for millions of antibiotic resistant infections worldwide annually. As the compound is luminescent it glows when exposed to light. This means the uptake and effect on bacteria can be followed by the advanced microscope techniques available at RAL (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Britain) said Jim Thomas Professor at the
