Copper - carrying compound targets and kills MRSA bacteria by mimicking iron

A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is developing a drug that works in combination with copper to kil…

Source phys.org AI Summary Updated January 22, 2026

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A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is developing a drug that works in combination with copper to kill bacteria, including those that cause MRSA, a type of staph infection that is resi…

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