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Researchers have developed a new antiviral, antibacterial surface that could reduce the spread of infections in hospitals.

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        Researchers have found a way to impart durable antiviral and antibacterial properties to an aluminum alloy used in hospitals The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings. Although some surfaces have been developed that can combat bacteria, what’s been lacking is … Read more

Synthetic red blood cells mimic natural ones, and have new abilities

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        Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long circulation times. But so far, most artificial red blood cells have had one or a few, but not all, key features of the natural versions. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano have made … Read more

The potentially deadly bacterium that’s on everyone’s skin

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1       1ShareResearchers from the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath warn that the threat posed by this organism should be taken more seriously and use extra precautions for those at higher risk of infection who are due to undergo surgery. A close relative of MRSA, Staphylococcus epidermidis, is a major cause of life-threatening infections after surgery, … Read more