Tiny frogs create unique peptide to fight bacteria, study finds

Findings have implications not only for fighting bacteria, but to create a coating that can prevent implants and medical devices from triggering an immune response.

Bibron's toadlet sits an a finger as conservation efforts continue following last summer's bushfire on Kangaroo Island, Australia December 2, 2020 in this image obtained from social media. Picture taken December 2, 2020.

(photo credit: KANGAROO ISLAND LAND FOR WILDLIFE/ASHLEE BENC VIA REUTERS)

ByAARON REICH

JANUARY 18, 2021 17:33

Tiny frogs create unique peptide to fight bacteria, study finds

Findings have implications not only for fighting bacteria, but to create a coating that can prevent implants and medical devices from triggering an immune response.

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Tiny frogs create unique peptide to fight bacteria, study finds

Findings have implications not only for fighting bacteria, but to create a coating that can prevent implants and medical devices from triggering an immune response.

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