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Triclosan, often maligned, may have a good side — treating cystic fibrosis infections

  • Written by Chris Waters, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Michigan State University
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria inside a biofilm.Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com

Maybe you’ve had the experience of wading in a stream and struggling to keep your balance on the slick rocks, or forgetting to brush your teeth in the morning and feeling a slimy coating in your mouth. These are examples of bacterial biofilms that are found anywhere...

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