A bacteria, that is relatively common in hospitals, may have impacts on the design of new nanotechnology devices and coatings. The bacteria is called
Clostridium, and it is one of a group of hard to kill bugs known as “Super bugs.” What makes it so hard to kill is the outer protective shell that it uses as a defense mechanism.As scientists have been studying the shell for ways to attack it, they have come a better understanding of how to design outer coatings for new nanotech particles.
This news highlights the trend among scientists these days of looking toward nature for advanced designs of new technology.
Via PhysOrg: Superbugs, shapes and nanotechnology
