Fighting MRSA bacteria with two drugs (IMAGE) Norwegian University of Science and Technology Caption Amanda Holstad Singleton is the lead author in a study showing how the combination of two new substances effectively kills MRSA. The substances are well tolerated by human cells, making them a promising candidate for a new antibiotic. Credit Photo: Jana Scheffold Usage Restrictions Only in association with articles about this research and with appropriate credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.