{
  "id": 15743383,
  "title": "Scientists discover a way to kill dangerous gut bacteria without killing the good",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/scientists-discover-a-way-to-kill-dangerous-gut-bacteria-without",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:07:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093353.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Scientists have discovered a natural compound that targets dangerous C. difficile bacteria without wiping out the gut's beneficial microbes. Successful early tests suggest it could lead to a gentler, more effective treatment for stubborn intestinal infections that frequently return.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}