The ROM, for example, had plenty of bronze and brass touch surfaces already, long before the copper partnership took shape. Touch surfaces in hospitals are likely where copper will be most in demand, given the rise of superbugs and antibiotic resistance. But it’s the metal’s potential as a public health tool that makes this rediscovery so exciting. It also serves as an excellent reminder that public health is about more than just vaccines. Inspiration for the next big public health tool could come from a visit to the copper smelter, the engineering department or, perhaps, even the mineral and gem galleries at the ROM.

Source: thestar August 17, 2022 06:19 UTC