The first detailed images of an elusive drug target on the outer wall of bacteria may provide scientists with enough new information to aid design of novel antibiotics. The drugs are much needed to treat deadly infections initiated by Staphylococcus aureus and other bacterial pathogens.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are the first to show that a mouse protein, whose human equivalent is related to defense against HIV-1, inhibits the infection and spread of a mouse tumor virus.

White Memorial Medical Center closed its the neonatal unit and reportedly all pediatric units after the local baby patients reported illness. The bacterium is potentially fatal. Below is the statement released by the White Memorial Medical Center.