Genomic maps to open up new avenues to drugs, vaccines. Disinfection and antibacterial therapy Practical advances, setbacks, 1999-2000. Novel disinfectant formulations disrupt spores in record times. Light pulses harnessed practically for disinfection of instruments, surfaces. Ozone-coated beads can decontaminate water and waste streams.
Bacterial pathogens survive on clothing, office surfaces for months.
Antibacterial soaps really do offer an advantage.