BioInteractions has a long history of making coatings that enhance implantable medical devices by preventing clotting, infection, and rejection. The company brings this expertise built over 30 years ...

The onset of COVID-19 worldwide highlighted the need for more and better hygiene infrastructure. Sanitizers, surface coverings, and antimicrobial compounds have seen rapid progress in the last two ...

Antimicrobial nanoparticles are materials with exceptional antimicrobial properties, capable of controlling bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Thanks to their unique physicochemical attributes, ...

As concerns grow about the end of the antibiotic era due to proliferating strains of superbugs unhampered by drugs, promising advancements are emerging in the realm of antimicrobials. Researchers in ...

Researchers have used a common disinfectant and antiseptic to create a new antimicrobial coating material that effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including MRSA and Covid-19. Scientists at the ...

One in 25 U.S. patients will contract a hospital-acquired infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and some medical experts estimate that as many as 15,000 patients die each year from ...

Researchers have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material that could be used to coat medical devices placed inside the body. The work combines previous research from both ...

Researchers have developed an antimicrobial material that can be used to both treat and prevent infections, helping to combat antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest ...

Experts weigh in on the benefits and risks. March 11, 2012— -- Companies are embedding antimicrobial compounds into everything from toothpaste and hand soaps to socks, underwear, and workout ...

Bullitt Group, the maker of Cat-branded phones, today announced the Cat S42 H+, a new version of its S42 rugged Android phone with antimicrobial protection built into its body. All exterior components ...