Researchers at University of Warwick and Monash University identified a hidden molecule that shows 100 times the strength of existing antibiotics against serious drug-resistant infections, including Methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin‑resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The compound, named pre-methylenomycin C lactone, was found by studying a well-known bacterium that had been used for decades in antibiotic research. Tests showed no signs of bacterial resistance developing so far in lab conditions. The researchers say the finding opens a new path toward tackling the rising global threat of antimicrobial resistance. This discovery could lead to effective treatments for infections that currently resist antibiotics and marks an important step in combating superbugs.