Clay cures

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is becoming a serious problem.  Over-prescription and improper use of antibiotic drugs is one culprit, though pumping all our livestock full of them may have a role to play as well.  New ways to tackle difficult to treat infections are coming from surprising sources; scientists are investigating to French clays that were used as remedies for infections and ulcers long ago to identify what makes them effective in battling bacteria.  Since we don’t seem to be curbing our over-dependence on antibiotics, it’s as good an idea as any.