zapping bacteria

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From: Marc Andelman
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 00:00

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WOuld it be possible to  zap and kill bacteria
adhering to a conducitive substrate. 
Could a bacteria-cidal effect happen due to reducing Mg, Zn,
Mn, Cu, and other metals in bacterial metallo-enzymes?
Does anyone buy that?  Or would  the bacteria cell
wall represent a sufficient insulating barrier  to
prevent such electrochemistry?


Regards,
Marc Andelman

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From: Marc Andelman <drgonfly@ultranet.com>
Subject: zapping bacteria
Date: 1997/11/13
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