Common Sweetener Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
2025-04-08
Research from Brunel University London reveals that saccharin, a common artificial sweetener, can kill multi-drug resistant bacteria, including some of the world's most dangerous pathogens. Saccharin works by damaging bacterial cell walls, making them more susceptible to antibiotics. This discovery offers a potential new weapon in the fight against antibiotic resistance, leveraging a safe and widely available substance for a novel antimicrobial approach.
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