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Marijuana compound may be a powerful treatment against MRSA

A non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis (“marijuana”) may work as well as a ‘powerful antibiotic’ in treating Staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as MRSA. The discovery comes amid the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is difficult to treat and potentially deadly. The findings join the recent discovery of a new antibiotic compound made by artificial intelligence earlier this month. … Continue reading

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