A little-known non-toxic antiseptic developed in the Soviet Union during the Cold War has enormous potential to beat common infections, say University of Manchester scientists. Miramistin, developed ...

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The effectiveness of the chosen antibiotic or antiseptic can be measured numerically by using the formula \( \pi {r}^{2}\). Using the diagram below. In the diagram below, the diameter of the clear ...

Typically an antiseptic is a chemical agent that is applied to living tissue to kill microbes. Note that not all disinfectants are antiseptics because an antiseptic additionally must not be so harsh ...

We meet Dr Joseph Lister, the pioneer of antiseptic surgery. He talks about the importance of conducting surgery under sterile conditions. Dr Lister argues for being ‘hygienic’ when dealing ...

Overview: One particular antiseptic solution tops list for effectiveness against methicillin-sensitive S. aureus and E. coli.