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I think his intended example was soap containing an alcohol, which is antibacterial, but bacteria cannot develop resistance to alcohol.
by Aqwis 13y ago
I think his intended example was soap containing an alcohol, which is antibacterial, but bacteria cannot develop resistance to alcohol.
- pdonis 13y agoTrue, but as I pointed out, the Smithsonian article is specifically talking about triclosan.
- 1457389 13y agoAlcohol resistance can be developed in many bacteria genuses (genii?). I don't think I know of any species that can handle high concentrations though, though I would bet endospores would be able to survive.
- elnate 13y agoWhy not?