Oyster blood could fight superbugs
Oysters are constantly filtering bacteria from the water, so they are a good place to look for potential antibiotics.’
Oyster Blood Could Be The Key To Combating Superbugs On A Global Scale
Oysters could play a role in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria on a global scale in the future. A protein that appears […] The post Oyster Blood Could Be The Key To Combating Superbugs On A Global Scale appeared first on Chip Chick.
Oyster blood: A new frontier in fighting infection
Researchers have discovered that proteins found in oyster blood have bacteria-killing properties and can boost the effectiveness of some common antibiotics whose use has been negatively affected by the global rise in drug resistance.
Oyster blood protein helps fight against superbugs: study
A protein found in the blood of Australian oysters could help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a recently published study has stated. The study led by a team from Australia’s Southern Cross University (SCU) discovered that a protein in the blood of the Sydney rock oyster is capable of killing bacteria as well as increasing the effectiveness of some antibiotics against a range of bacteria,
Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally, nearly five million people die from antimicrobial resistant infections each year. The annual toll of antimicrobial resistant infections is expected to rise by 70%,
Oyster Blood Shows Potential Against Superbugs
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally, nearly five million people die from
Oyster Blood Could Be Vital in The Fight Against Superbugs
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally, nearly five million people die from antimicrobial resistant infections each year. The annual toll of antimicrobial resistant infections is expected to rise by 70%,
Australian oyster blood could be the secret to tackling a ‘looming global health crisis’
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Oyster Blood May Provide a Powerful Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance
Learn why a protein in oyster blood could boost some antibiotics’ efficacies against several resistant strains.
Researchers find oyster blood helps antibiotics kill respiratory bacteria
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Oyster Proteins Boost Antibiotic Potency
While slurping oysters is not likely to replace popping a pill, they could help in the fight against superbugs. A ground ...
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