Friday, May 22, 2020

Scientists identify chemicals in noxious weed that 'disarm' deadly bacteria

Scientists have identified specific compounds from the Brazilian peppertree -- a weedy, invasive shrub in Florida -- that reduce the virulence of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria. This research demonstrates that triterpenoid acids in the red berries of the plant ''disarm'' dangerous staph bacteria by blocking its ability to produce toxins.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200521151855.htm

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