THEY say the devil is in the detail, but now there are some pretty interesting details in the devil.
Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered a peptide in Tasmanian Devil milk that can cure golden staph infections.
Hang on, how would they think to look to the Tassie Devil's milk supply for something so powerful?
Well, PhD candidate and researcher on the project, Emma Peel, said scientists were interested in how young devils with such underdeveloped immune systems can survive so well in their mother's bacteria-filled pouches.
The fact that this peptide can kill some antibiotic resistant superbugs is a huge discovery.
The peptides were also found to be up to six times more effective in fighting fungal infections than common anti-fungal medication.
One resounding question still remains though...how do you milk a Tassie Devil?
"Very, very carefully," Peel says.
THE more selfies you snap, the happier you are, according to a new study from the University of California-Irvine.
Associate professor Mark Marino put it down to the fact that selfie takers are "engaging in the act of being happy".
Forty-one students who spent four weeks taking selfies and reporting their mood said it made them happier and more confident for the rest of the day.
The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 18 Oct 16
To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 18 Oct 16
