Sea Star-Inspired Cilia Cleans Medical Stents

Posted: 2025-05-07 22:40:40 UTC

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Researchers have developed a medical stent inspired by sea star cilia that can wash away infection-promoting bacterial buildup.

Medical stent design

Prevention of bacterial infections

Biomimicry in medical devices

Bacterial buildup in medical stents leading to infections