New lab-on-a-chip measures mechanics of bacteria colonies

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious diseases.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news165595905.html">New lab-on-a-chip measures mechanics of bacteria colonies</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious diseases.</p>