Researchers build a new surface material that resists biofilm growth

This is the tale of two biological substances—cells from mammals and bacteria. It's a story about the havoc these microscopic entities can wreak on all manner of surfaces, from mighty ships to teeth and medical devices, and how two Syracuse University researchers are discovering new ways prevent the damage. It's critically important, therefore, for scientists to gain a better understanding of how **biofilms** are formed and use that knowledge to develop surfaces that will resist such biofouling. In an unusual, interdisciplinary collaboration, SU researchers have found that if you can prevent protein from sticking to a surface, you can prevent both bacteria and mammalian cells from doing likewise. In the process, they developed a novel, **surface technology** that scientists can use to study biofilms in ways that were not previously possible. More "Physorg":[ http://www.physorg.com/news156695593.html]

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