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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
  <br>Outside of the body, bacterial control has traditionally been conducted by applying temporary agents like bleach, or through controlled temperature/pressure.  The study of antibacterial surfaces investigates the viability of surfaces that intrinsically destroy bacteria and hamper future growth.  A number of novel approaches are being employed in the search of effective antibacterial activity.  Most of these approaches involve an adhesive coating on benign objects such as glass and polymers.  
  <br> Outside of the body, bacterial control has traditionally been conducted by applying temporary agents like bleach, or through controlled temperature/pressure.  The study of antibacterial surfaces investigates the viability of surfaces that intrinsically destroy bacteria and hamper future growth.  A number of novel approaches are being employed in the search of effective antibacterial activity.  Most of these approaches involve an adhesive coating on benign objects such as glass and polymers.  
  This technology has great potential for medical, commercial, and home use.<br>
  This technology has great potential for medical, commercial, and home use. <br>


==Section 1==
==Section 1==

Revision as of 00:34, 13 April 2009

Introduction


Outside of the body, bacterial control has traditionally been conducted by applying temporary agents like bleach, or through controlled temperature/pressure. The study of antibacterial surfaces investigates the viability of surfaces that intrinsically destroy bacteria and hamper future growth. A number of novel approaches are being employed in the search of effective antibacterial activity. Most of these approaches involve an adhesive coating on benign objects such as glass and polymers. This technology has great potential for medical, commercial, and home use.

Section 1


Include some current research in each topic, with at least one figure showing data.

Section 2


Include some current research in each topic, with at least one figure showing data.

Section 3


Include some current research in each topic, with at least one figure showing data.

Conclusion


Overall paper length should be 3,000 words, with at least 3 figures.

References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Edited by student of Joan Slonczewski for BIOL 238 Microbiology, 2009, Kenyon College.