New way to harness copper makes antibiotic-resistant bacteria and cancer cells more vulnerable

September 8, 2026 · 4:20 pm 1 sources

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• New way to harness copper makes antibiotic-resistant bacteria and cancer cells more vulnerable
  Phys.org · September 8, 2026 16:20
  University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new way to harness one of the body's natural defenses: copper. While copper is essential for life and helps power important biological processes, having too much of it can be toxic. To keep copper levels in balance, cells rely on specialized…