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Embossed micro-patterns could keep bacteria from causing infections

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Scientists in the UK have created maze-like patterns that keep bacteria from sticking to medical devices.

The best-performing pattern consisted of a grid-like network of narrow channels running between taller features.

When the bacteria became trapped in those channels, they produced a lubricant to get back out.

As a result, the likelihood of infection was reduced by 15-fold as compared to regular un -embossed plastic.

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