Australian researchers have discovered a remarkable property in cicada wings that could help humanity combat the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. Scientists found that the wings are covered in extremely tiny rods, or nanopillars, which act like a bed of nails to stretch and tear bacterial cell walls on contact without the need for chemicals or antibiotics. This natural defense mechanism kills microbes so fast they cannot adapt. Researchers are now working to translate this discovery from the lab to the real world, developing lab-made textures for antibacterial food packaging and tiny titanium spikes for medical implants like replacement hips to prevent dangerous hospital infections. Source: The Age #Science #Health #Antibiotics #Inventions #Australia
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