Titanium micro-spikes inspired by insect wings skewer superbugs

From RMIT University 30/08/23 A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combatting drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood. The increasing rates of drug-resistant infection has health experts globally concerned. To avoid infection around implants – such as titanium hips or dental prosthesis […]

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