Simon Best, former head of plant science at Zeneca, looks forward to the day when molecular switches might be so sophisticated that theprocess of infection or drought will itself be enough to turn on a genetically engineered resistance gene.
Used topically, the honey can help prevent the attachment of bacteria to tissue, thereby allowing the healing process to accelerate and theinfection to clear.
Dr. Justice discussed findings from various research studies and the complications of managing a chronic infection and the commorbid conditions related to the aging process.