A Nasal Gel to Help Fight Superbugs Stays in Limbo

Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been learning about a nasal gel that can kill bacteria in a Petri dish in under 15 minutes. It has the potential to help stop the spread of superbugs — but investors haven’t yet been willing to put up the cash to get the gel in the hands (and noses) of patients. Before we get to that...

The nose is full of germs, and when patients go to the hospital for some surgeries it provides a path for bacteria to enter the body. This can lead to illnesses ranging from mild skin conditions to life-threatening infections of the heart valves, lungs and blood stream.