Imaging technique tracks individual bacterial cells as they leave their biofilm community

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May 8, 2025, 11:35 am75 ptsTrending
An innovative imaging technique developed at Carnegie Mellon University reveals single bacterial cells leaving their biofilm community. Watching the bacteria in real-time at high resolution affords unprecedented views that advance the understanding of how single cells in biofilms move and how biofilms disperse.

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