Professor Rose Cooper, from the Centre for Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University, has been at the forefront of research into the antibacterial properties of honey since the late 1990s.
Using electron microscopy, which can reveal the structure of bacteria, she has shown even low concentrations of Manuka honey stops bacteria including MRSA growing, meaning cells cannot divide and therefore are unable to form infections.
Combining honey with oxacillin and other antibiotics has also been shown to be more effective against antibiotic resistant bacteria.
She is currently investigating how different bacteria seems to be affected in different ways by Manuka honey, believing it to have a wider application than just killing bugs.
Here, Professor Rose Cooper explains how honey can cause holes in some types of bacteria, and help prevent infection.
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