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Mushroom Could Lead to New Breed of Antibiotics

Monday, August 24th, 2009

For the first time, scientists have isolated a fungal molecule, one that could help breed a new variety of antibiotic. Found in a small black mushroom in northern Europe’s forests, the plectasin molecule is believed to be effective at combating certain infections.

Optimum Immunity: Separating the Good from the Bad

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Great article I found…
Optimum Immunity: Separating the Good from the Bad
by Diane Tegarden

Natural botanicals may help fortify cellular ability to ward off foreign invaders 

In the early days of Hollywood, you could always tell the good guys from the bad guys. Audiences knew that the good guy dressed in white and the bad guy dressed in [...]