Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have developed a anti-biofilm coating that can prevent bacterial biofilm from forming on metal surfaces when they get wet or moist, according to an article on the Infection Control Today website.
"Our solution addresses a pervasive need to design environmentally friendly materials to impede dangerous surface bacteria growth," the BGU researchers said.
The coating could be used on medical implants, devices and surgical equipment.
The anti-adhesive patches were developed from naturally occurring biomaterials.
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