Superbugs Are Losing to Science, Light, and a Little Spice

Texas A&M researchers have found that curcumin, when activated by light, can weaken antibiotic-resistant bacteria, restoring the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics. This breakthrough, called photodynamic inactivation, could help combat deadly superbugs and reduce medical costs worldwide. Curcumin: A Surprising Ally Against Superbugs In 2017, a woman admitted to a Nevada hospital with pneumonia died from [...]

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