Oyster Blood May Provide a Powerful Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance
Learn why a protein in oyster blood could boost some antibiotics’ efficacies against several resistant strains.
Discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness
While slurping oysters is not likely to replace popping a pill, they could help in the fight against superbugs. A groundbreaking find by Southern Cross University has shown oysters might be able to help treat a growing worldwide public health problem: antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Researchers find oyster blood helps antibiotics kill respiratory bacteria
They can create pearls and are rumoured to have aphrodisiac properties, but oysters might have a more serious role to play in the field of human health, researchers say.
Oyster blood protein helps fight against superbugs: Study
Sydney: A protein found in the blood of Australian oysters could help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to a study published on Tuesday. The study led by a team from Australia's Southern Cross University (SCU) discovered that a protein in the blood of the Sydney rock oyster is capable of killing bacteria as well as
Scientists suggest oyster ‘blood’ can improve efficacy of antibiotics
Super bugs resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Now, scientists believe they've found a possible solution in oysters. Marine scientist Kirsten Benkendorff says the research was sparked because oysters have strong immune defences.
Oyster Blood Could Be Vital in The Fight Against Superbugs
In new research published today in PLOS ONE, we show that antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the ...
Hosted on MSN51m
Garlic Oyster flavoured Lays Chips??
Among all of the weird and wonderful Lays chips we tried, one in particular stood out - Garlic Oyster flavour! Check out the full video on the channel: <a href=" ...
Documentary on collapse of Florida's oyster reefs will debut on PBS stations
The airing comes at the start of a year when the State will decide whether to reopen the Apalachicola oyster beds, which have ...
The Best Fresh Oyster Deal Can Be Found At Whole Foods, But Only On Fridays
If you're looking for a sweet deal on fresh oysters, Whole Foods has the best one around, as long as you head to the grocery ...
Hosted on MSN2d
Oyster Sauce Is The Flavor Upgrade Your Stir Fries Deserve
Whether you're looking to spruce up a bag of frozen stir-fry or make it from scratch, keep oyster sauce handy for the ...
Seacoastonline.com5d
The Franklin oyster bar and restaurant to close in Portsmouth after 'great 10 years'
PORTSMOUTH — The Franklin oyster bar and restaurant's decade on Fleet Street is coming to an end. The eatery opened by ...
Star Democrat6h
Ice & Oyster Festival brings crowd to downtown Cambridge
Although Friday’s comparatively warmer temperatures kept the more than 40 ice sculptures off the streets of downtown ...
Long Island Press3h
Town of Oyster Bay honors Bayville Fire Company’s outgoing president
Jerry Flower Jr., outgoing president of the Bayville Fire Company No. 1, was recognized for outstanding service to the ...
P.E.I. oyster industry calls for government action 'today' on MSX crisis
People who work in the Island's oyster industry are urging the province to take immediate action to help the ...
At Rochester’s Bleu Duck Kitchen, Minnesota is their oyster
Bleu Duck Kitchen co-owner Jennifer Lester remembers the moment her business partner, Erik Kleven, called to tell her about an idea he had stumbled upon while visiting the coast of Maine. “He was like ...