Using spinning-disc confocal microscopy, the team followed cells in V. cholerae biofilms as they moved, disassembled and dispersed. The real-time, single-cell imaging revealed that the bacteria start ...

Using spinning-disk confocal microscopy, the team followed cells in V. cholerae biofilms as they moved, disassembled and dispersed. The real-time, single-cell imaging revealed that the bacteria ...

Moreover, the researchers found that Pseudomonas aeruginosa can use broken-down plastic fragments to form tougher biofilms—coatings of protective slime that can increase antibiotic resistance ...

(Courtesy: Pedro Amado and Cornel Dillinger) When implanted medical devices like urinary stents and catheters get clogged with biofilms, the usual solution is to take them out and replace them with ...

A confocal microscope is a kind of fluorescent microscope used to obtain high-quality 2D and 3D images. The device is most commonly used to view cells and cell structures, but can be used to ...

Multiple locations were also cited for the presence of biofilm or mold in ice machines and a soda gun holder, according to inspection records obtained from the city. Proper handwashing and access ...

Two scientists embarked on a new adventure to write and illustrate a book on nature’s molecular machines for general ...

Biomedicum Imaging Unit (BIU) is a core facility that provides services for your biomedical optical imaging needs ranging from designing the experiment to analysis of the results. We are also part of ...

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 ...