Antimicrobial paints have a blind spot

(Northwestern University) In a new study, Northwestern University researchers tested bacteria commonly found inside homes on samples of drywall coated with antimicrobial, synthetic latex paints. Within 24 hours, all bacteria died except for Bacillus timonensis, a spore-forming bacterium.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 18, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news