Bacteria (IMAGE)

Penn State

Bacteria

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A scanning electron micrograph of a polymicrobial sample with E. coli (rod-shaped) and S. aureus (spherical). By developing a single cell analysis technique, the research team demonstrates rapid classification of the bacteria and determination of their antibiotic resistance profiles.

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Wong Lab, Penn State

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