Nanotechnology wound dressing automatically detects and treats infection

Researchers in the UK have conducted experiments that explored the elementary question of what it is that makes some bacteria pathogenic, and some not? Based on their findings, they have demonstrated that a simple vesicle (nanocapsule) system can be used as a 'nano-Trojan horse' for controlling bacterial growth and infection. Integrated into wound dressings, this novel material can automatically detect infection by pathogenic bacteria and respond to this by releasing an antibiotic into the wound, and changing color to alert medical staff. Read more at: http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=17157.php (Video courtesy University of Bath)

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Science & Technology

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• nanotechnology
• wound dressing
• nanocapsules
• antimicrobial thin-film