The Latest Weapon In The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance Lives In The Vagina . Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy have isolated a certain bacteria in the vagina capable of killing off dangerous pathogens while sparing more peaceful and even useful bacteria. The bacteria is called Lactobacillus gasseri and it is the basis for Lactocilin, a possible antibiotic alternative. “This research demonstrates directly how the microbiome can convey protection against pathogens that are a constant threat to human health,” Joesph Petrosino, director of the Allkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome research at Baylor University told The Huffington Post. Their findings are published in the most recent issue of the online journal Cell. In order to understand the power of Lactocilin, you first need to refigure your idea of the word “bacteria.” Our bodies are home to a microbiome made up of over 100 trillion bacteria. These bacteria are everywhere: airwaves, mouth, skin, gut, and of course the vagina. These bacteria are believed to do a number of things, such as influencing our food cravings and delivering neurological messages. They are also believed to play a vital role in keeping us healthy. bit.ly/1q4ZaLJ huff.to/1uOmmSQ
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:24:53 +0000
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