Copper-loaded starch nanoparticles can target bacteria in microbial communities

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Bacteria are a major cause of infections and death in hospital settings, due—in part—to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance. In the United States, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are involved in more than 2 million infections and cause 23,000 deaths annually. There's a growing need for new options that can both treat infections and limit resistance.