A HARMLESS virus that preys on acne bugs could be harnessed to treat spots, say scientists.
The phages live on the skin and naturally target bacteria in the pores that trigger outbreaks of pimples. Under normal conditions enough of the bacteria survive to make life miserable for millions of teenagers.
However, US researchers have identified an active protein in the virus that could be developed as a new acne treatment.
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