Scientists find new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria and restore healing in chronic wounds

Low-Res_2 - L-R_Assoc Prof Thibault, Prof Kline and Dr Aaron Tan

Source: NTU Singapore

Scientists have discovered a new way that could speed up the healing of chronic wounds infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The study shows how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), actively prevents wound healing. 

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