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Disinfectants: Bacteria Adapt

By writer | Published: December 29, 2009
Dr. Gerard Fleming is the lead researcher on a new study of the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Dr. Fleming works from the National University of Ireland in Galway in the department of microbiology. The research suggests that some bacteria eat disinfectants. The study looked at Pseudomonas aeruginosa which is responsible for infections in people [...]
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GlaxoSmithKline Going Opensource? A Good World Citizen?

By | Published: February 16, 2009
by WorldCitizen.net The head of drug giant Glaxo SmithKline, Andrew Witty, announced the company plans a couple major policy changes. One change will be to slash prices of drugs to developing countries by 75%. With the remaining profits from these countries, they would help develop the healthcare infrastructure. The other major change will be [...]
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