Copper under the Microscope (IMAGE) University of Southampton Caption The live experiment used state-of-the-art fluorescent microscopy to show copper eradicating an exceptionally high challenge of MRSA bacteria -- one of the notorious antibiotic-resistant superbugs -- within minutes. Credit Copper Development Agency Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.