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Can disinfectants go beyond killing bacteria to stop antibiotic resistance? CEE researchers tested nine common disinfectants to see how well they could kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria and break down the DNA that helps resistance spread. More from @uwnews.uw.edu: buff.ly/EM6ojYF #UWCEE

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UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level Antimicrobial resistance is a lurking threat in hospitals around the world. As more strains of bacteria and other microbes evolve defenses against available drugs, more patients run the risk of... https://www.washington.edu/news/2025/08/11/test-common-disinfectants-fight-antibiotic-resistance-genetic-level-bacteria-hospitals-health-care/