Discovery opens up 'new class of potential natural antibiotics'

Research published in the journal Nature says the development could help tackle the growing problem of superbugs which resist existing drugs
Discovery opens up 'new class of potential natural antibiotics'

A woman looking at matter under a microscope. File picture: David Davies/PA

Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which provides researchers with a new place to look for antibiotics, according to a new study.

Research published in the journal Nature says the development could help tackle the growing problem of superbugs which resist existing drugs.

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