Eye proteins have germ-killing power, could lead to new antimicrobial drugs, study finds
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
When it comes to germ-busting power, the eyes have it, according to a new discovery that could lead to new, inexpensive antimicrobial drugs. Researchers found that small fragments of keratin protein in the eye play a key role in warding off pathogens.