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Australian Oysters' Proteins Show Promise Against Stubborn Infections

1/21/2025

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Australian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the blood of Sydney rock oysters: antimicrobial proteins that can combat bacteria and boost antibiotic efficacy. These proteins have shown potential against formidable foes like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. With further testing, they could pave the way for innovative treatments against stubborn infections that defy standard antibiotics.

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Australian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the blood of Sydney rock oysters: antimicrobial proteins that can combat bacteria and boost antibiotic efficacy. These proteins have shown potential against formidable foes like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. With further testing, they could pave the way for innovative treatments against stubborn infections that defy standard antibiotics.