Toxic Dye Can Curb Bacterial Growth in Surgical Wounds

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Scientists have figured out a way to use a toxic molecule-eluting dye called indocyanine green and near-infrared light to help curb bacterial growth in surgical wounds. This information was presented at a meeting being held this week by the UK’s Society for General Microbiology. To read the complete article from Medical News Today, CLICK HERE.

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