Triclosan, Antibacterial in Toothpaste, Works Well as Combo Antibiotic Treatment, Study Suggests

An antibacterial compound found in toothpaste, called triclosan, may be part of a future cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment, a Michigan State University study suggests. The research, “Triclosan is an aminoglycoside adjuvant for the eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms,” was published in the journal Antimicrobial Agents…