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Professor Elena Ivanova: 'Our surfaces may be effective at combatting bacteria and drug-resistant superbugs'

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Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group: Denver Linklater, Phuc Le, Elena Ivanova, Arturo Aburto-Medina, Karolline De Sousa Credit: RMIT University

A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combatting drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood. We talked about this research with Distinguished Professor Elena Ivanova from RMIT University in Melbourne.


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A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combatting drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood. We talked about this research with Distinguished Professor Elena Ivanova from RMIT University in Melbourne.



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