Unfolding Bleach’s Bug-Killing Secrets.ScienceNOW. November 13, 2008.Scientists have long hailed bleach’s unique ability to destroy bacteria ranging from the kitchen counter variety to toxic anthrax colonies, but they knew few details about how bleach works its antimicrobial magic. Researchers have now determined how bleach targets bacterial proteins to destroy the organisms–an important insight that could lead to new, less toxic disinfectants, experts say. [ See ]