Bacteria (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption In the new study researchers studied actinomycete bacteria, known sources of clinical antibiotics and anticancer agents. Credit Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.