Cicada Wing Simulation Using Supercomputers Allow Scientists Learn Its Antibacterial Mechanism

Medicine & Technology Jul 20, 2023

A group of scientists replicated the nanostructure of cicada wings in order to understand their ability to kill microbes. Learn more about it in this article.

Nanoengineers Use Shark Skin and Dragonfly Wings as Inspiration in Developing Advanced Antibacterial, Antifouling Solutions

Jan 24, 2023

Nanoengineers derived inspiration from Shark skin and dragonfly wings in creating advanced antibacterial solutions. Read on to know more!

Are Nanoparticles Replacing Antibiotics? Plants May Be Used As Drug Alternative

Apr 08, 2022

Researchers have developed a mechanism using nanoparticles that may potentially replace antibiotics. Learn more about the mass phytoproduction method here.

New Nano-Based Antibacterial Food Packaging Developed Through Properties in Insect Cicadas, Dragonfly

Mar 22, 2022

Among the suspects of increasing food wastes are shorter shelf life of goods due to microorganism contamination. See more of this new nano-innovation that was developed to eliminate bacterias in food packages.

Biofilm-Forming Pathogens Contribute to Treatment of Infections; New Study Reveals How Nanosilver Killed 99 Percent of Bacterial Population

Oct 12, 2021

Researchers demonstrated in a study for the first time that long-term nanosilver treatment can increase the danger of recurring infections.

Spider Silk: Research Reveals Cobweb's Role in Treating Wound; Scientists Attempt Detection of Antimicrobial Activity

Oct 05, 2021

New research recently suggested that spider silk may not be quite as charming a creature most humans have been led to believe.

Superbugs Overcome Drugs Normally Used Against Them; May Help in Developing Evolutionary Medicine to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

Sep 09, 2021

The term “superbug” may be described to be quite actual disease-causing bacteria that may have overcome the drugs typically taken against them.

Next Science Conducts Clinical Trial for New No-Rinse Antimicrobial Solution

Sep 06, 2021

Medical device developer Next Science has conducted a clinical trial in the US for XPERIENCE, its new no-rinse antimicrobial solution to prevent surgical site infections.

Noni Juice (Morinda Citrifolia Extract) Potential Benefits in Preventing Tumors, Enhancing Immune System

May 25, 2021

Noni juice or also known as Morinda Citrifolia extract is consumed for over 2,00 years that offers various health benefits. Here are some of it and the possible side-effects when drinking the noni juice.

Antibacterial Formulas Not A Better Abstergent Than Regular Suds -- Study

Sep 20, 2015

Contrary to advertisements, study revealed that antimicrobial suds are no better in killing germs compared with plain, regular soaps.

Cure-All Borrelidin Molecule Could Hold the Key to Cancer Treatment

Apr 02, 2015

New Drug Candidate Is Anti-Everything

Plastic from Egg Whites Could Offer Safer, Biodegradable Alternative to Conventional Plastic

Mar 30, 2015

Plastic from Egg Whites Could Solve Two Issues