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September 18, 2014

Material mimicking shark skin combats hospital superbugs
Washington (UPI) Sep 17, 2014
A shark skin-like material called Sharklet can be used to combat superbugs in hospitals, according to a new study. The material emulates shark skin in that it has microscopic ridges and grooves that don't hold bacteria that tends to cling to surfaces in hospitals. A sample of the bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was sprayed on the surface, mimicking a human's sneeze. The Sharklet had 94 percent less MRSA than a smooth surface, beating the other tested material copper ... read more

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