Rhododendron-derived drugs now made by bacteria
Phys.org
February 17, 2026
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. The Kobe University achievement is the result of a rational design strategy that yields a platform for the industrial production of drug candidates.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/17/2026