Biofilm defense: Mechanisms and actions of a new class of broad-spectrum antimicrobials
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 19:20
in Health & Medicine
Last month WHO issued a report that warned of an increase of antimicrobial-resistance and the renewed threat of bacterial infections world-wide and called for a concerted effort to develop new and better antimicrobial drugs. A new study reveals how a new type of antimicrobial substance interferes with biofilms formed by several dangerous bacteria.