University of California: Copper Antimicrobials Can Drive Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, But There's a Fix, Scientists Say
August 08, 2025
August 08, 2025
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Copper antimicrobials can drive antibiotic resistance in bacteria, but there's a fix, scientists say
Key takeaways
* Heavy use of antibiotics has led to bacterial strains that resist them, making some infections difficult to treat. Copper antimicrobials are increasingly used to reduce the emergence of resistant strains.
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Copper antimicrobials can drive antibiotic resistance in bacteria, but there's a fix, scientists say
Key takeaways
* Heavy use of antibiotics has led to bacterial strains that resist them, making some infections difficult to treat. Copper antimicrobials are increasingly used to reduce the emergence of resistant strains.
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