Medicines For The Future Flashcards
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How can honey help to heal wounds?
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It can kill many types of bacteria, including MRSA. Doctors are using manuka honey dressing more and more to treat infected wounds.
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How can fish kill bacteria?
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Fish such as plaice are covered with slime which helps protect them from damage and infection. Scientists have analysed this slime and found it contains proteins which have antibiotic properties. So this may provide is with an antibiotic for the future.
