Slurping oysters may soon do more than just satisfy your seafood cravings. Australian scientists discovered a protein in the blood of Sydney rock oysters that not only kills bacteria but also boosts ...

A new study found that proteins in Sydney rock oyster blood can enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics, making them up to 32 times more potent against drug-resistant bacteria. These oyster proteins ...

‘Oysters are constantly filtering bacteria from the water, so they are a good place to look for potential antibiotics.’ By Laura Baisas Published Jan 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

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The search for a solution to antimicrobial resistance found something. And researchers found it in a true “it’s always the last place you look” location. Australian oysters. Or more specifically, ...

Antimicrobial proteins in oysters are showing promise as a support system for antibiotics. Here’s everything to know. Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, ...