This research discovered that compounds from the fungus Ganoderma boninense can effectively kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria (MRSA) by destroying their cell membranes. This is significant because MRSA infections are increasingly difficult to treat with conventional antibiotics. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides a potential new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant infections – Demonstrates the value of studying fungi for developing new medicines – Could lead to more effective treatments for dangerous bacterial infections – Shows promise for developing alternatives to current antibiotics – Highlights the importance of preserving fungal species for medical research