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Plant-based wound dressing delivers antibiotics to fight infections

Plant-based wound dressing delivers antibiotics to fight infections

A new sustainable wound dressing uses furan-based polymers to deliver antibiotics rapidly, preventing bacteria from forming protective biofilms.

Tech & Science ·17 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Copper economy helps fungi and bacteria form stronger biofilms

Copper economy helps fungi and bacteria form stronger biofilms

A new study reveals how a shared copper management system allows fungi and bacteria to cooperate, creating mixed infections that are harder to treat.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 12:03 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read