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Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption Science
Feb 9, 2024
Discover a new polymer that can combat antibiotic resistant infections. Explore the potential of using polymers to disrupt bacterial membranes. Learn how the presence of carbon dioxide and ozone in a planet's atmosphere can indicate the potential for extraterrestrial life. Find out about the behavior changes in shelter dogs after adoption and how to prepare for them.
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- A new family of polymers has been developed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offering hope in the global fight against this issue.
- The absence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of exoplanets indicates the potential presence of liquid water and the possibility of supporting life, which can be detected using the James Webb Space Telescope.
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New Polymer Kills Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists have developed a family of polymers that can effectively kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria without promoting resistance. This discovery brings hope in the battle against this global health challenge.
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