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  • Beckman researchers study cicada wings to develop new antibacterial surfaces

    Jul 25, 2024 9:00 am by Elizabeth BelloResearch
    Two cicada on a rock. Photo by JanetandPhil through creative common license

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    • Two cicada on a rock. Photo by JanetandPhil through creative common license

    Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacteria during an infection, but overuse eventually leads to microbial resistance. 'It’s imperative to develop durable surfaces that are mechanically antibacterial,' says researcher Yutao Chen.