How cranberry juice fights bacteria at the molecular level

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 15:21 in Health & Medicine

Revealing the science behind the homespun advice, researchers have identified and measured the molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections. The research illuminates the basic mechanics of E. coli infections, which has implications for developing new antibiotic drugs and infection-resistant materials for invasive medical devices.

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