Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have been used since the 1700s to control fungal infections in vineyards, ...

Copper is an indispensable cofactor for enzymes involved in respiration, oxidative stress defence and electron transport, yet its redox activity renders it toxic when unshielded. To balance ...

Heavy use of antibiotics has led to bacterial strains that resist them, making some infections difficult to treat. Copper antimicrobials are increasingly used to reduce the emergence of resistant ...