Anna Leslie +FollowA U.S. high school student discovered that oregano oil killed 100% of bacteria in laboratory tests-performing better than the widelv used antibiotic amoxicillin under the same conditions The study focused on oregano oil's active compound, carvacrol, which damages bacterial cell membranes and disrupts vital functions. Unlike antibiotics that target specific pathways carvacrol attacks bacteria in multiple wayS. Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health crisis, with many bacteria evolving resistance to conventional drugs Natural compounds like oregano oil are beina studied as complementary or alternative treatments Researchers caution that lab results do not automatically translate to safe medical use. Dosage, toxicity, and deliverv methods must be rigorously tested before human application Nevertheless, scientists say such findings highlight the untapped potential of plant-based antimicrobials and the valuable role young researchers can play in scientific discovery #UnboxFactorv #MedicalScience #AntibioticResistance #Younqlnnovators #Health #facebookrepost12810Share
