Name: How sharks could inspire a new generation of medical devices
Uploaded: 2019-07-30T17:26:29Z
Duration: 9 min 28 s
Description: Drug-resistant bacteria have us on the brink of a serious global health crisis. What if sharks -- creatures we see as a threat to life -- could help fix it? Microbiologist Ethan Mann explains how the unusual qualities of shark skin could lead to a new generation of medical devices that reduce bacterial infection.

Drug-resistant bacteria have us on the brink of a serious global health crisis. What if sharks -- creatures we see as a threat to life -- could help fix it? Microbiologist Ethan Mann explains how the unusual qualities of shark skin could lead to a new generation of medical devices that reduce bacterial infection.

Ethan Mann: How sharks could inspire a new generation of medical devices 

How sharks could inspire a new generation of medical devices 

Shark skin, known for its resistance to marine fouling, inspires a shift in combating bacterial infection on medical devices.

Emulating shark skin's texture on medical devices significantly reduces bacterial growth, offering a novel approach to infection prevention.

Shark-inspired surfaces signify an end to the antimicrobial era, paving the way for safer, chemical-free medical technologies.