Bacteria are a major cause of infections and death in hospital settings, due—in part—to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance. In the United States, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are involved ...

An ancient metal used for its microbial properties is the basis for a materials-based solution to disinfection. A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University, and ...

Endolith has reported a major advance in copper extraction as it pushes the frontiers of microbial science. In collaboration with BHP’s (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) innovation arm, Think & Act ...

Rome’s Common Council recently thanked Revere Copper for a donation of antimicrobial copper on the same day it accepted another donation to the city. Research has shown that viruses cannot survive as ...

The interest in antimicrobial solutions for personal and multi-user touch screens, such as tablets and mobile devices, has grown in recent years. Traditional methods like sprayable alcohols or wipes ...

Researchers developed an innovative artificial complex, Cu@G-antimicrobial peptides, which shows great potential in antibacterial therapy, especially against drug-resistant bacteria like ...

CLINTON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Techmer PM LLC and Cupron Inc. have struck a deal to strengthen and expand their long-standing partnership related to Cupron’s patented, copper-based antimicrobial ...

Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have been used since the 1700s to control fungal infections in vineyards, ...

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Teck Resources Ltd. says it is partnering with several organizations to test antimicrobial copper coatings on high-touch transit surfaces on buses and trains in ...