#Antibiotics

Joseph Shavit

Feb 22, 2022

New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes

A new surface that kills bacteria more than 100x faster than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistance.

Joseph Shavit

Nov 24, 2021

Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs and spores

Life-threatening bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to antibiotics, making the search for alternatives to antibiotics urgent.

Joseph Shavit

Nov 22, 2021

Scientists develop promising vaccine against Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are investigating the use of whole-cell vaccines to fight urinary tract infection (UTI).

Joseph Shavit

Oct 26, 2021

Researchers discover a way to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics

Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria—also known as superbugs.