# Nano-wrinkles and actuation break up infectious biofilms on implants

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:20:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-nano-wrinkles-actuation-infectious-biofilms.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/nano-wrinkles-and-actuation-break-up-infectious-biofilms-on-implants-d41a9a/

A nano-wrinkled surface combined with a tiny soft actuator can break up infection-causing bacterial sheets, called biofilms, that form on medical implants, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study published in Advanced Functional Materials. When implanted in mice, the platform—called DARTS (dynamically actuated reconfigurable topographical surface)—reduced bacterial burden and impro

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