A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential antibiotics, scientists have said. They’ve shown a part of the body known to recycle proteins has a secret mode that can spew out an arsenal of bacteria-killing chemicals.
The researchers in Israel say it transforms our understanding of how we are protected against infection.
And gives a new place to look for antibiotics to tackle the growing problem of superbugs that resist our current drugs.