Researchers uncover a protein in Australian oyster blood that boosts antibiotic effectiveness and fights superbugs, offering new hope in combating antimicrobial resistance.

While slurping oysters is not likely to replace popping a pill, they could help in the fight against superbugs. A groundbreaking find by Southern Cross University has shown oysters might be able to help treat a growing worldwide public health problem: antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Sydney: A protein found in the blood of Australian oysters could help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to a study published on Tuesday. The study led by a team from Australia's Southern Cross University (SCU) discovered that a protein in the blood of the Sydney rock oyster is capable of killing bacteria as well as