Roaches have the last laugh -Insect brains new source of antibiotics to fight MRSA

[malaise]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11182437
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Cockroaches, far from being a health hazard, could be a rich source of antibiotics.

A study of locust and cockroach brains has found a number of chemicals which can kill bugs like MRSA.

Scientists hope these could become a powerful new weapon to boost the dwindling arsenal of antibiotics used to treat severe bacterial infections.

The research was announced at a meeting of the Society for General Microbiology.

[hobbit709]

1. Finally! A use for the goddamn things.

[malaise]

2. LOL

:D

[HysteryDiagnosis]

3. Great, now people will be scurrying for the exits lickety

split when the lights come on at the movies. Oh bother.

[Solly Mack]

4. That would be a good thing.

K&R