30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - 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? Have a look at our beautiful animation to see how the shark’s scales or ‘denticles’ work: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
With Patrick Aryee.
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Published on Monday, 1st July 2019.

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