Bactroban works by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis. This means that it stops bacteria from making important proteins. More specifically, the drug works by binding to an important bacterial enzyme known as isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase.
An invasive species can be any kind of living organismâan amphibian (like the cane toad pictured left), plant, insect, fish, fungus, bacteria, or even an organismâs seeds or eggsâthat is not native to an ecosystem and which causes harm. They can harm the environment, the economy or even, human health.
The loss of iconic species is a tragedy with broad and deep impact. Animal, plant and marine biodiversity keeps ecosystems functional. Healthy ecosystems allow us to survive, get enough food to eat and make a living. When species disappear or fall in number, ecosystems and peopleâespecially the worldâs poorestâsuffer.