(IMAGE) Université de Genève Caption Treatment with peptide mimetics reduced the number of bacteria present on the surface of the airways (shown in red) in a cystic fibrosis model. Credit © UNIGE – Marc Chanson Usage Restrictions none 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.