Amphibian skin is directly exposed to different environments. Amphibians interact with
environmental factors including microorganisms, parasites, predators, and physical factors …

In 2010 there has again been an increase in the number of papers published involving
piezoelectric acoustic sensors, or quartz crystal microbalances (QCM), when compared to …

Organic radical polymers for batteries represent some of the fastest-charging redox active
materials available. Electron transport and charge storage must be accompanied by ion …

The membrane interactions of the antimicrobial peptide aurein 1.2 were studied using a
range of biophysical techniques to determine the location and the mechanism of action in …

Piscidins are histidine-enriched antimicrobial peptides that interact with lipid bilayers as
amphipathic α-helices. Their activity at acidic and basic pH in vivo makes them promising …

Membrane-enveloped viruses are a leading cause of viral epidemics, and there is an
outstanding need to develop broad-spectrum antiviral strategies to treat and prevent …

Membrane-disrupting antimicrobial peptides provide broad-spectrum defence against
localized bacterial invasion in a range of hosts including humans. The most generally held …

A mechanistic understanding of the influence of the surface properties of engineered
nanomaterials on their interactions with cells is essential for designing materials for …

Polyphenols can form functional coatings on a variety of different materials through auto-
oxidative surface polymerization in a manner similar to polydopamine coatings. However …

The emergence of multiple-drug-resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens in hospitals
(nosocomial infections) presents a global threat of growing importance, especially for Gram …