By Mark Waghorn The humble potato could hold the key to beating hospital superbugs. It contains a natural antibiotic drug that destroys lethal bacteria, say scientists. The compound, called solanimycin, combats a host of fungi that wreak havoc on fruit, vegetables, and cereals. In experiments, it killed Candida albicans, which causes thrush in women. The discovery opens the door to […]
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