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All About the New Artificial Enzyme That Uses Light to Kill Bacteria

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria. The artificial enzymes could one day be used in the fight against infections, and to keep high-risk public spaces like hospitals free of bacteria like E. coli and golden staph. E. coli can cause dysentery and gastroenteritis, while golden staph is the major cause of hospital-acquired ...

Troy Oakes

A 3-D rendering of live bacteria.