Figure (IMAGE) Kanazawa University Caption (A) Scanning electron microscopic image of a bacterial cell and extracellular membrane vesicles (MVs). (B) Schematic drawing of MVs observation using atomic force microscopy phase imaging. (C) Mapping of MVs' physical properties using atomic force microscopy phase imaging. MVs are color-coded on a scale ranging from "non-adherent/hard" (reddish-coloured spheres) to "adherent/soft" (greenish-coloured spheres). Credit Kanazawa University Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.