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Shark and hospital surfaces

Millions of ridged scales make it difficult for bacteria to attach to the skin of a shark. Can we reduce infections and fight superbugs in a similar way?
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Millions of ridged scales make it difficult for bacteria to attach to the skin of a shark. Can we reduce infections and fight superbugs in a similar way? Have a look at our beautiful animation to see how the shark鈥檚 scales or 鈥榙enticles鈥� work: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
With Patrick Aryee.
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