Silver Lining to Fighting Germs

BY LAURA JOHANNES in the Wall Street Journal

Copper and silver are making a comeback as germ-fighting agents. The metals have been known for their anti-microbial powers for more than a century, but they were eclipsed by antibiotics in the modern era. Now, due in part to technology that allows them to be woven into fabrics, copper and silver are showing up in consumer products. (See full story)