All Villanova University articles
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NewsAI speeds chemists’ search for better disinfectants
Scientists published their computational-experimental framework for developing quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, to kill bacteria. The method yielded 11 new QACs that show activity against antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.
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NewsBacterial pathogen shows alarming resistance to common cleaners
A new study reveals widespread resistance of a major bacterial pathogen to the active ingredients in cleaning agents commonly used in hospitals and homes.
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NewsBioinformatics professor discovers surprising evolutionary pattern in landmark yeast study
A new study challenges accepted frameworks within which yeast evolution is studied and provide access to an incredibly rich yeast analysis dataset that could have major implications for future evolutionary biology and bioinformatics research.