Augmented-cotton bandage kills bacteria without using antibiotics
While infected wounds definitely aren't a good thing, neither is the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which may occur due to overuse of the drugs. That's where a new type of cotton bandage comes in, as it kills microbes without resorting to antibiotics.Developed by Mohsen Alishahi and colleagues at Cornell University, the bandage incorporates an organic compound called lawsone (aka hennotannic acid).This substance occurs naturally in henna leaves, and is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and…