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A
chemical used as a food preservative in curing bacon could
hold the secret to beating the devastating lung condition
cystic fibrosis.
Scientist
has discovered that sodium nitrite appears to neutralise a
bacterium called pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is responsible
for lung filling up with excessive amount of mucus.
Dr
Daniel Hassett of University of Cincinnati said, “We believe
we have found the Achilles` heel of this formidable bug”.
However,
the Cystic Fibrosis Trust said it would take sever years
before it could be used.
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