"Super avocado could help combat antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals"
Posted By: hobie [Send E-Mail]
Date: Monday, 20-Feb-2012 20:05:42
(Thanks, R. :)
(Article says that of course they want to improve on it by synthesizing it. :)
Reader Roadrunner sends the link to a Daily Mail article:
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Super avocado could help combat antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals
A Chilean avocado may contain the secret to fighting aggressive, antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals all over the world.
A natural substance found in the Chilean rainforest fruit blocks yellow staphylococci bacteria's ability to reject antibiotics.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2103761/Chilean-avocado-help-combat-resistant-bacterial-strains-hospitals.html
Posted By: hobie [Send E-Mail]
Date: Monday, 20-Feb-2012 20:05:42
(Thanks, R. :)
(Article says that of course they want to improve on it by synthesizing it. :)
Reader Roadrunner sends the link to a Daily Mail article:
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Super avocado could help combat antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals
A Chilean avocado may contain the secret to fighting aggressive, antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals all over the world.
A natural substance found in the Chilean rainforest fruit blocks yellow staphylococci bacteria's ability to reject antibiotics.
[big snip to end]
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2103761/Chilean-avocado-help-combat-resistant-bacterial-strains-hospitals.html