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November 03, 2016

New coating is too slippery for bacteria to grow on
Boston (UPI) Nov 1, 2016
It's hard for biofilm to develop on the surface of an object if bacteria can't latch on to it. Scientists believe a new, ultra-low adhesive coating could thwart bacterial growth before it starts by making medical implants and other devices extra slippery. The new coating material is called SLIPS, short for "slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces." In tests, the coating reduced bacterial adhesion by more than 98 percent. "Device related infections remain a significant problem in medicine ... read more

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