Scientists discover new ‘potential goldmine’ part of immune system | BBC News

Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which they say is a goldmine for potential antibiotics.

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.

They added that it gives a new place to look for antibiotics to tackle the growing problem of superbugs that resist our current drugs.

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