Researchers found that a naturally occurring chemical known as hydroquinine has the ability to kill bacteria against several pathogens in a recent study. Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the biggest threats to public health globally. This occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medications, making the infection difficult to treat. Because of this, there is a dire need for the development of new antimicrobial drugs to combat the infection. In a new study published in the journal Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, scientists from the Universities of Portsmouth and Naresuan and Pibulsongkram Rajabhat Universities in Thailand explore whether hydroquinine, which is found in the bark of some trees, can inhibit any bacterial strains. Is. Hydroquinine is already known to be an effective agent against malaria in humans, but so far its drug-resistant properties have been little investigated. The findings suggest that the antimicrobial properties of the organic compound make it a potential candidate for future clinical investigations.