Irish scientists hope discovery of how MRSA bug resists antibiotics could lead to new treatments

Dr Rebecca Corrigan, assistant professor at UCD School of Medicine said the discovery was 'important'.

Irish scientists have helped discover how MRSA resists antibiotics are raising hopes for new treatments for the highly infectious and potentially deadly superbug.

MRSA causes more than 120,000 deaths per year globally and resistance to antibiotics is seen as one of the biggest threats to health in Ireland and around the world.