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Cockroaches could help fight superbugs

Cockroaches have long been regarded as an unwanted pest but in fact they could hold the secret to treating the most resilient of superbugs, scientists said yesterday.

Tests have found tissue from the brains and nervous systems of the insects can kill off more than 90% of MRSA and e-coli infections without harming human cells.

Until now, cockroaches have been seen as a health hazard, to be found in dank and dingy hotels.