A natural antibacterial molecule shows clinical promise. Its unusual binding site is on an excellent target: ...

Metals like silver, gold and copper can kill bacteria and viruses. An electric current can also eliminate microorganisms. A ...

Life has evolved over billions of years, adapting to the changing environment. Similarly, enzymes—proteins that speed up ...

The invention combines silver nanowires and a tiny electric current to create a surface that eliminates and repels bacteria and viruses.

Enzymes originally evolved in high-temperature environments and later adapted to lower temperatures as Earth cooled. Scientists discovered that a key shift in enzyme function occurred over ...