Project would use gas plasma to kill superbugs

IRISH scientists examining Ethe potential commercial use of gas plasma to eliminate superbug MRSA and other healthcare-associated infections have been given a major funding boost.

Their research project is one of four to be supported by the Health Research Board (HRB) and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).

Under the Translational Research Award programme, the HRB and SFI will co-fund the research group as part of a joint investment of €3 million.