Maple syrup extract shows promise in fight against superbugs

Researchers at Canada's McGill University have uncovered what could be a pretty sweet way of warding off bacteria. The scientists developed a concentrated extract of maple syrup and combined it with antibiotics, finding that it heightened bacteria's vulnerability, suggesting it could prove an effective way of lowering dosages required to treat infections and help to hamper the evolution of drug-resistant superbugs. .. Continue Reading Maple syrup extract shows promise in fight against superbugs



Section: Medical



Tags: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Infections, McGill University, Superbugs



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