Scientists at University of Georgia (Athens,GA,USA;www.uga.edu) have developed a new, versatile foam material that could significantly decrease infections related to implanted medical devices.

This porous,three-dimensional foam is water-repellent,which means it resists blood,microbes,and proteins.

Its versatility,functionality,and relatively low production costs could make it an invaluable asset for future clinicians.

The material’s effectiveness was confirmed through testing,which revealed a 99.9% bacterial reduction using E.coil as the test bacterium when compared to a simple polymer.