Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
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July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Tannin effectively inhibits and degrades biofilms from certain bacteria and fungi.
April 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” The new hydrogel made from thymol and glycyrrhizin helps heal MRSA-infected wounds in rats effectively.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DACC-based dressings are more effective than silver-based ones for treating chronic wounds with antimicrobial resistance.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Acinetobacter strain A1-4-2 can safely clean water pollutants.
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel effectively treats dental implant issues by killing bacteria, reducing inflammation, and improving implant success.
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July 2024 in “Cureus” Magnetized water may improve agriculture and human health, but more research is needed.
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July 2025 in “Chemosensors” A new wearable system improves wound healing by monitoring infections and delivering precise treatment.
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August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Sodium hypochlorite can effectively prevent and remove Staphylococcus aureus biofilms in atopic dermatitis at high enough concentrations.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using existing drugs for new purposes can effectively treat infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
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July 2021 in “Armaghane Danesh” These plant extracts can kill some bacteria.
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September 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” Adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents are effective wound dressings that promote healing and prevent antibiotic resistance.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Fucoidan-derived carbon dots can effectively treat root canal infections by killing bacteria and are safer than traditional disinfectants.
September 2018 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” Bacillus amyloliquefaciens can boost root hair growth in some Arabidopsis plants, potentially improving agriculture.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
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August 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” Treated hair can fight dandruff and odor even after several washes.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The sponges effectively prevent dry socket by stopping bleeding and killing bacteria after tooth extraction.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” Tridax procumbens flower extracts can kill bacteria.
Dandelion-derived carbon dots effectively kill bacteria and speed up wound healing.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” White petrolatum jelly is as effective as bacitracin for wound healing without increasing infection rates and can save money.
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May 2012 in “Applied Water Science” Removing trace elements from drinking water is essential for human safety.
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October 2024 in “Nano Convergence” The hydrogel with silver nanoparticles effectively heals MRSA-infected wounds.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The N-K GM Series offers highly selective, eco-friendly antimicrobials free for everyone.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking α-toxin helps heal Staphylococcus aureus-infected wounds faster in both normal and diabetic mice, with different effects on their immune responses.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The gel shows strong potential for effectively treating pressure ulcers.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The N-K GM Series offers highly selective, eco-friendly medicines targeting harmful microbes, free for personal use.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” A kimchi-derived bacterium could help whiten teeth and prevent bad breath.