Antimicrobial resistance has become a major global public health emergency that accounts for 2.8 million infections per year according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite new and existing antibiotics on the market, the antimicrobial resistance is outpacing the development, making the need for new antimicrobial treatments a growing priority. Yan Yu,… Read more »
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IU researcher develops anticounterfeit tags and environmental sensors using nanoparticles
From apparel to pharmaceuticals, the global impact of counterfeit goods can reach up to $1.7 trillion annually across numerous markets. To tackle this important issue, Indiana University research chemist Sara Skrabalak is using nanoparticles to develop anticounterfeit tags and environmental sensors that mark critical components to confirm if an item has been tampered with. She… Read more »