Spore shell acts as sunscreen for light-sensitive antibiotics

A scanning electron microscope image of sporopollenin exine capsules

Source: © Rebecca Goss/University of St. Andrews

Polymer capsule that protects and preserves antimicrobial compound could aid fight against multi-drug resistant pathogens

 Empty spores from a herbaceous plant can prolong the effective lifespan of an antibacterial compound by shielding it from UV light, new research shows.