Insect wings inspire new ways to fight superbugs
| Date | 18th, Aug 2020 |
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| Source | EurekAlert - Scientific News Websites |
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The wings of cicadas and dragonflies are natural bacteria killers, inspiring scientists who are searching for new ways to defeat drug-resistant superbugs.They've now revealed how bioinspired nanomaterials physically destroy bacteria. It's a vital step on the way to delivering precisely engineered anti-bacterial surfaces, and powerful new weapons in the fight against deadly superbugs.