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Light-activated crystals break down DNA-like molecules in water, potentially curbing antibiotic resistance
First reported Source: Phys.orgLast editorial activity
What happened
Engineers have developed a new approach for turning ordinary water into a weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Chem Catalysis.
Sources & evidence
- Phys.org Reporting source
Light-activated crystals break down DNA-like molecules in water, potentially curbing antibiotic resistance ↗
https://phys.org/news/2026-09-crystals-dna-molecules-potentially-curbing.html