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Researchers discovered bacteria that create their own escape system using a water-absorbing gel, offering new hope for fighting stubborn infections. This breakthrough could transform how we tackle antibiotic-resistant biofilms.
Scientists have developed nanomaterials that use light to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wounds that refuse to heal. The breakthrough treatment cleared 95% of infections in animal trials and could transform care for millions living with diabetic ulcers and severe burns.
Your body's cells have a secret weapon that destroys viruses and bacteria after they sneak past your immune system. Scientists just discovered how this hidden defense works, opening doors to new infection treatments.
Scientists created jellylike capsules packed with engineered bacteria that fight infections from inside the body. The breakthrough could eliminate the need for pills and shots when treating certain infections.
A 33-year-old man survived two days without lungs thanks to a groundbreaking artificial system that kept his heart pumping until a transplant could save his life. The Chicago medical team's innovation could help thousands of patients facing deadly lung infections.