Local researchers make major discovery that could lead to new treatments for flesh-eating bacteria By Randy Wallace, FOX 26 News FOX 26 Houston News Published September 22, 2017 4:44 PM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published September 22, 2017 4:44 PM CDT HOUSTON (FOX 26) - The findings by Houston Methodist Researchers could lead to new drugs to treat flesh eating bacteria or the development of a vaccine.