To place Alqumit’s artwork in its Syrian context, it’s worth noting that whenever they got nothing better to do, members of the Assad family mention individuals from the LGBTIQ community to criticize what they repeatedly refer to as “modern liberalism.” Bashar and Asmaa’ Al-Assad again associated it with supposed moral decay and the destruction of […]
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IMAGE: Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that kills bacteria and could potentially prevent infections in wounds - a specially designed hydrogel, that works against. view more
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds - a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones. The new material offers great hope for combating a growing global problem.
The World Health Organization describes antibiotic-resistant bacteria as one of the greatest threats to global health. To deal with the problem, there needs to be a shift in the way we use antibiotics, and new, sustainable medical technologies must be developed.