Why garlic may keep antibiotics working

A COMPOUND in garlic can make antibioticresistant superbugs respond to the treatment again.

In lab studies, scientists at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that the compound ajoene was able to suppress a gene that allows Staphylococcus aureus bacteria — which cause sepsis — to stick to human tissue and multiply.

The findings suggest that the compound could be an effective drug when used with antibiotics.

The researchers are now planning to work with a manufacturer to develop an ajoene drug and test it on patients.