First probe for bacterial biofilms opens the door for new ways to combat antibacterial resistance
Friday, October 7, 2016 - 06:01
in Biology & Nature
The key to overcoming antibacterial resistance could lie in our ability to detect biofilms—a structure formed by bacterial communities that protects them from antibacterial drugs. Scientists at A*STAR have developed the first fluorescent probe to detect biofilms in a living animal model of corneal infection, allowing for access to the bacteria for treatment.