Researchers found that the material took just one hour to kill 99.7 per cent of Staphylococcus aureus.
Tests done on the material revealed that it took just one hour to kill 99.7 percent of Staphylococcus aureus—a Gram-positive pathogen commonly responsible for hospital-acquired infections— compared to two hours for pure copper.“Not only does this coating kill pathogens faster than pure copper, it helps ensure antibiotics remain effective,” added Clifford.
“This is currently targeted for hospitals and healthcare settings because these locations are where the antibiotic-resistant pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus , are an issue. We also don’t want to be at a place where we can't use antibiotics,” concluded Clifford. The team has hopes that the material could also be used against other pathogens, such as viruses, and that their work could eventually be commercialized. If it does get approval for mass production, it could revolutionize how we approach healthcare.
Instead of constantly sanitizing surfaces, we could rest assured that these areas are naturally bacteria and virus free. This is especially soothing in post-COVID times, although the researchers did not specify whether their invention also works on the coronavirus. It seems we will have to wait and see what other uses the team finds for their novel material. The study
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What a big new U.S. law that reshapes science agencies could mean for researchersMore than 2 years in the making, a massive bill that Congress completed aims high: The CHIPS and Science Act envisions a 5-year, $280 billion investment to keep the United States ahead of China in a global competition for technological preeminence.
Read more »
Researchers Identify a Baffling New Type of Diabetes That Affects MillionsA new study investigates a mysterious form of diabetes. Malnutrition-related diabetes is a mysterious form of diabetes that affects tens of millions of individuals in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Rarely do its victims, who are mostly skinny and poor teens and young adults, survive more than a year
Read more »
Rising Christian group We the Kingdom announce new album from New York's Times SquareWe the Kingdom announces its new studio album Friday following a performance at the 'Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series.'
Read more »
The New Solero Evo 8F Seeks To Set A New Standard For Urban E-BikesPegasus has debuted the new Solero Evo 8F, an urban e-bike that seeks to set the standard with no-frills comfort and utility at a reasonable price point.
Read more »
Shiba Inu Reaches New Long-Term Milestone; Expectations Soar on New TeaserShiba Inu achieves new long-term milestone, raising hopes for new teaser SHIB $SHIB SHIBCommunity ShibArmy
Read more »
Kelis Launches Into Beyoncé Over New Sample: ‘Disrespectful’The “Milkshake” singer is furious over a track from Bey’s new album—and wants the world to know it.
Read more »