Scientists at Swansea University (Wales, UK) have discovered a new type of antibiotic in maggot secretions that can tackle up to 12 different strains of MRSA, as well as E. coli and C. difficile. The research was funded by leading charity Action Medical Research, with support from the Rosetrees Trust.
The antibiotic, named Seraticin™, is derived from the maggot secretions of the common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) and scientists hope to develop it into an injection, pill or ointment.
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waiting to know how seraticin acts upon mrsa and human testing
defnately its a breakthrough in microbiology.
Best wishes .
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Waiting to know how seraticin acts upon mrsa and human testing
defnately its a breakthrough in microbiology.
Best wishes .
from ,
lal.