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Dec 27, 2018

Bacteria found in ancient Irish soil halts growth of superbugs—new hope for tackling antibiotic resistance

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Professor Paul Dyson of Swansea University Medical School said:

“This new strain of bacteria is effective against 4 of the top 6 pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics, including MRSA. Our discovery is an important step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Our results show that folklore and traditional medicines are worth investigating in the search for new antibiotics. Scientists, historians and archaeologists can all have something to contribute to this task. It seems that part of the answer to this very modern problem might lie in the wisdom of the past.”

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