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An article in Drug Discovery News summarizes research showing that antibiotic ointments can slow skin healing. The presence of bacteria stimulates repair mechanisms. The original article is behind a pay-wall: Wang, G. et al. Bacteria induce skin regeneration via IL-1β signaling. Cell Host & Microbe 29, 777-791 (2021)