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

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

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.

Novel Imaging Technique Tracks Individual Bacterial Cells as They Leave Their Biofilm Community

An innovative imaging technique developed by Mellon College of Science researchers reveals single bacterial cells leaving their biofilm community, providing fundamental insights into the mechanisms underlying how pathogens in biofilms spread.