New Bandage Material Uses Silver to Fight Infection and Speed Healing
Scientists created a new type of wound dressing using silver and a vitamin called folate that works better than regular bandages. The special gel slowly …
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Good Bacteria May Fight Food Poisoning Bugs in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Enterococcus faecium produces natural chemicals that can fight Salmonella, a common cause of food …
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Scientists are discovering that special components from bacteria—called postbiotics—might be better at healing wounds than live bacteria. Unlike probiotics …
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