Sentences with phrase «killing bacteria»

In laboratory tests, their creation was nearly seven times better at removing stains (and killing bacteria lurking in the clothing) than titanium dioxide alone.

Now, researchers are closer to a novel strategy for killing bacteria.

Nitric oxide and similar molecules play an important role in killing bacteria that cause respiratory infections.

One of the things we saw, for example, was a shift to an anaerobic metabolism, which makes a lot of drugs inactive and incapable of killing bacteria.

This approach, as opposed to killing bacteria outright, could help curtail the growing problem of bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.

The nets can span small blood vessels, ensnaring and killing bacteria.

You're not killing the bacteria, you're just keeping them from behaving as a group,» Blackwell says.

Goswami decided to tackle the problem by teaming up with Seymour Block, a chemical engineer who has been testing different ways of killing bacteria.

They found that one of the fragments — a molecule matching the side chain of the full ADEP molecule — increased the efficacy of the ADEP four-fold in killing the bacteria.

Meanwhile, other groups developed new ways of killing bacteria with vancomycin: One alteration found a novel way to halt cell wall construction, whereas another caused the outer wall membrane to leak, leading to cell death.

Now, version 3.0 has a unique three - pronged approach to killing bacteria that could give doctors a powerful new weapon against drug - resistant bacteria and help researchers engineer more durable antibiotics.

They also showed that the nanoparticles» reaction with a 1 percent or less hydrogen peroxide solution was remarkably effective at killing bacteria, wiping out more than 99.9 percent of the S. mutans in the biofilm within five minutes, an efficacy more than 5,000 times greater than using hydrogen peroxide alone.

Currently, 0.3 % triclosan is the maximum amount permitted in consumer soaps in most countries and several studies under lab conditions have shown that soaps containing this amount tend to be no more effective at killing bacteria on hands than plain soap.

Deodorants usually work by killing these bacteria with bactericides, including triclosan and chlorhexidine.

It builds on their development two years ago of a new way to rapidly identify new compounds capable of killing bacteria.

To prevent this, we need antibiotics that cure the disease without killing the bacteria, so the bugs are not put under evolutionary pressure to mutate.

«Continuously killing bacteria on coated stainless steel — add bleach to recharge.»

The antibiotic, first identified by Nosopharm, is unique and promising on two fronts: its unconventional source and its distinct way of killing bacteria, both of which suggest the compound may be effective at treating drug - resistant or hard - to - treat bacterial infections.

DTRD's science director, Kai Leung, had discovered a molecule in saliva that was particularly effective at killing the bacteria that cause dental plaque — the biofilm scourge of dentistry.

In addition to killing bacteria that cause disease, antibiotics also kill bacteria in our intestines that help keep our guts healthy.

In more than 70 percent of the mice, the antibiotics proved effective in killing the bacteria.

«Current treatment of drinking water is aimed at killing bacteria, not eliminating their DNA.»

These herbs are anti virals and because they are inhaled they go straight to the whole respiratory system removing mucous and killing bacteria in a very gentle way.

The First Years Power of Steam Electric Steam Sterilizer is a killing bacteria superhero by using the electric steam device.

It aids in killing the bacteria rapidly and makes the skin healthy and clean.

If you dry in the sun, you're not going to have stains and you're going to have an added level of killing bacteria and everything.

The best copper compression socks are just as effective killing bacteria in wet environments as in dry environments.

Tea tree oil is known for killing bacteria and fungus, and as an antimicrobial, it should always make up the largest part of your essential oil.

However, this concentration of chlorine bleach will not completely disinfect... MORE the diapers by killing all bacteria.

Look for cleaners with a seal from the Environmental Protection Agency — this indicates the product is considered effective at killing bacteria.

Moreover, a warm mist humidifier is good for killing bacteria growing inside the humidifier's tank, as it boils the water it releases.

The capsaicin in the powder has antibacterial properties; this has been demonstrated with Tabasco sauce killing the bacteria present in raw oysters.

GermAwayUV HVAC UVC Air Sterilizer (18 Watt)-- $ 149.00 This Ultraviolet UVC Air Purification System uses an 18 watt output for disinfection, inactivating and killing bacteria, molds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts that could otherwise be inhaled or ingested.

One serving of sweet potato also contains double the amount of the recommended amount of vitamin A. Cumin is one of the most potent spices for killing bacteria.

GSE has been proven more effective at killing bacteria than industrial cleaners in hospital settings and it is safe and non-toxic for humans and their animals.

That inspired him to start UVaCide, which is researching ways to kill bacteria with light rays.

Other substances help medical equipment kill bacteria on contact and create special inks that can be printed out as electronic circuits on paper.

When you boil water you are a murderer because you kill the bacteria in the water.

Beer in kegs stayed better longer because the alcohol content killed the bacteria that formed after the kegs were filled.

We kill bacteria which attack us.

In my childhood days, milk was never sold in containers and my mother always boiled milk to kill any bacteria.

Food preparation techniques such as heating or acid treatment can kill bacteria, however, these processes affect different bacteria to different degrees (spore - forming bacteria can survive heat treatment

Lemongrass has essential oils which kill bacteria and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

Cook them before eating to kill any bacteria that may have snuck in during the sprouting process, she says.

* Irradiation is a process that uses radiation to kill bacteria and extend the shelf life of food.

The company also pumps ozone into rooms where fruit is being stored to kill bacteria and reduce pathogens that can harm apples.

To retain the texture of his company's meat products, DaBecca does not use high - pressure pasteurization (HPP), which puts several thousand pounds per square inch of pressure into packaging to kill any bacteria that are present.

Once the seafood is processed, «It is cleansed again with an FDA - approved [ozonated spray system] to kill bacteria and extend the shelf life for the customer,» he says.

Clean air systems using bipolar ions attack and kill bacteria, reducing odors and preserving freshness in food.

I use raw eggs for my caesar dressing, but first cottle them for 3 minutes which kills the bacteria, thus eliminating the potential for salmonella.