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Antibiotic Resistant Staph Antibiotic Discovered

Posted by chrisd on from the bugs-killing-human-killing-bugs dept.

edward.virtually@pob writes "CNN is reporting that a team of scientists has discovered an extremely effective killer of the antibiotic resistant form of staph infection occuring naturally in rock pools. Unfortunately, despite the obvious cheap potential availability of this cure, do not expect it to be cheaply available. The employer of the scientists, AquaPharm Bio-Discovery Limited, the story notes 'is keeping the identity of its MRSA-killing bacteria a closely guarded secret, and taken out patents on how they can be cultivated and used.' Oh well."

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  1. Not surprised by (1337)+God · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Sports like mens' wrestling almost encourage these kinds of super-bacteria.

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  2. Fr1st Pr0st for News For Turds? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You bet bitch

  3. Sad news... Fred Rogers dead at 74 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I just heard some sad news on public radio - star of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and community advocate Fred Rogers was found dead in his Pittsburgh home this morning . There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him -- even if you didn't enjoy his television show, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.