Tag - Flea-Jumping

Bacteria Completely Repelled by Surfaces Treated With ‘Flea-Jumping Protein’

A surface coating mimicking a super-elastic insect protein repelled 100% of bacteriaDALL-EA team of researchers has introduced a novel approach to stopping bacteria from clinging to surfaces such as those found in medical equipment. The strategy leverages the remarkable characteristics of resilin—a natural protein found in insects that gives fleas their extraordinary jumping ability.The...