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Could the world famous Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance? - EurekAlert
A new study by researchers at the University of Plymouth has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms within the hot waters of the Roman Baths, regularly listed among the UK's most popular tourist attractions. Tests showed 15 of the isolated bacteria – including examples of Proteobacteria and Firmicutes – displayed varying levels of inhibition against human pathogens including E.coli, Staphylococcus Aureus and Shigella flexneri. The research comes at a time when resistance of bacteria to currently used medication is estimated to be responsible for more than 1.25million people globally each year, and the scientists behind it say there is clear potential for novel natural products contained within the hot springs to be explored further in the fight against disease and infection globally.
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