Tiny Bog Wildflower Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
New research on bogland plants from Ireland finds tormentil extracts inhibit bacteria and biofilm formation, and can enhance the effectiveness of the last-resort antibiotic colistin; compounds like ellagic acid and agrimoniin may work by iron chelation, pointing to plant-derived antimicrobials as a potential aid against drug-resistant infections, with further formulation work underway.