Researchers (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Brandon Jutras and Kathryn Hayes found new candidates for the treatment of syphilis with several being more effective than the current treatment options. Photo by Max Esterhuizen for Virginia Tech. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Credit Virginia Tech License Original 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.