A new antibiotic

plant by The Equinest
Observatory: Marijuana Ingredient May Fight Bacteria:
[Via NYT > Science]

Researchers have discovered that the main active ingredient in marijuana shows promise as an antibacterial agent.
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It really is a wonder drug. I can see it now: “Officer, I was producing a naturopathic salve to fight MRSA.” Sounds like a research lab that would have a lot of people interested in working there.