We are now moving into the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) era where more antibiotic
resistant bacteria are now the majority, a problem brought on by both misuse and over use …

In this antimicrobial resistance era, where resistance to most antibiotics is commonplace,
metals and metalloid based antimicrobials (MBA) have emerged as an alternative to treat …

The progression of antimicrobial resistance and the presence of microbial biofilms pose
serious threats, which have prompted the development of novel antimicrobials such as …

Bacteria, similar to most organisms, have a love–hate relationship with metals: a specific
metal may be essential for survival yet toxic in certain forms and concentrations. Metal ions …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global health challenges of modern
times and its prevalence is rising worldwide. AMR within bacteria reduces the efficacy of …

Metals have been used as antimicrobial agents since antiquity, but throughout most of
history their modes of action have remained unclear. Recent studies indicate that different …

The introduction of antibiotics originated from the discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander
Fleming in 1928, thus fueling a new medical era. 1 Antibiotics were once regarded as …

The mounting burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most concerning
threats to public health worldwide. With low economic incentives and a dwindling supply of …

The use of metal compounds as antimicrobial agents has been around since antiquity, only
to be replaced by the introduction of organic antibiotics and antiseptics in the mid-20th …

Ninety elements occur naturally on earth. Out of these, nine are radioactive and among the
remaining eighty one that could support life, sixty one are metals. Our bodies are 3% metal …