Shape-shifting agent targets harmful bacteria in the stomach

11/14/2017 Liz Ahlberg Touchstone

Researchers developed a shape-shifting antibiotic agent that kills infectious <em>H. pylori</em> bacteria in the stomach, but does not kill helpful bacteria in the intestine. Illinois Hans Thurnauer Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Professor Jianjun Cheng led the research team.

Written by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone


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This story was published November 14, 2017.