Antibacterial Nanostructure (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Antibacterial Nanostructure

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ORNL researchers simulated the nanostructure of a cicada-wing-like surface to gain insight into its antibacterial abilities. Top view cross-section: simulated lipid bilayer vesicles interact with nanopillars, showcasing the lipid arrangement and membrane rupture in high-curvature regions.

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Jan-Michael Carrillo/ORNL

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