Making Doorknobs Brass Could Stop The Spread Of Superbugs

Brass door knobs, handles and handrails should be brought back into common use in public places to help combat superbugs, according to scientists. Researchers have discovered that copper and alloys made from the metal, including brass, can prevent antibiotic resistance in bacteria from spreading. Plastic and stainless steel surfaces, which are now widely used in hospitals and public settings, allow bacteria to survive and spread when people touch them. Even if the bacteria die, DNA that gives th...