the video component were adapted from previous research done at sandyia. they can analyze their work and shape what kind of technology is needed. >> i don't think we're ever going to get to a point where we have a completely sealed border but we can maximize our ability. >> reporter: at labs in livermore, david louie. >>> ibm scientists develop a bug to terminate super bugs. and... new therapy, how it can >> eric: ibm researchers are developing a small solution for about v big medical problem. karina rusk reports on the breakthrough. >>> they are developing a new weapon in the fight against super bugs, mersa. it's a growing strain that kills an estimated 19,000 americans every year. the big breakthrough is 50,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair. >> this happens to be a cross. microbe that goes into pathogens. >> reporter: they refer to them as ninja particles because it's fast, accurate and precise. >> they have a magnetic quality. searching out the cell walls resistant to antibiotics. here is dangerous cell mrsa sell prior to treatment and