Gene Editing Researchers discover how Acinetobacter baumannii can survive on hospital surfaces without water Posted on May 2, 2022 by Editorial Staff The pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii can survive on hospital surfaces -; without water -; for months, an ability that has helped it become a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. Share on FacebookTweetFollow us Editorial Staff $6 million grant to fund research investigating the role of immune system in heart failure New method increases efficiency of gene editing while minimizing DNA deletion sizes