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Silver’s popularity as a bacteria killer has led to companies embedding tiny, nano-sized silver particles in running shirts, underwear, socks, shoe insoles, food cutting boards, toothbrushes and an expanding array of other "antibacterial" consumer goods. But there is concern that these growing non-medical applications could lead to some bacterial strains becoming resistant to silver and other antimicrobial metals, says Natalie Gugala, a PhD student in Ray Turner’s lab at the University of Calgary.

Scientists seek a deeper understanding of how silver kills bacteria

UCalgary researchers discover why sepsis from a staph infection causes organ failure

Dr. Bryan Yipp, assistant professor in the Department of Critical Care Medicine, and the associate director of the Leaders in Medicine program, is investigating the mechanisms of lung pulmonary inflammation. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Microscopic revelations point to new blood infection therapies

Students, faculty, staff and postdocs are getting ready to start the first research projects at the International Microbiome Centre's germ-free facility. This week, investigators had a chance to familiarize themselves with the specialized equipment and learn more about the sterilization protocols prior to the complete sterilization of the facility. Photo by Don Molyneaux

Only those who love science, like showering frequently and have good bladder control need apply

A researcher prepares the isolator in the Axenic Breeding room at the International Microbiome Centre's germ-free facility at the University of Calgary. Photo by Don Molyneaux

World-class microbiome facility opens for research at Cumming School of Medicine