Scientists identify chemicals in noxious weed that 'disarm' deadly bacteria
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 16:20
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have identified specific compounds from the Brazilian peppertree -- a weedy, invasive shrub in Florida -- that reduce the virulence of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria. This research demonstrates that triterpenoid acids in the red berries of the plant ''disarm'' dangerous staph bacteria by blocking its ability to produce toxins.