ArticlePNAS nexus2022
Spreading rates of bacterial colonies depend on substrate stiffness and permeability.
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Abstract
The ability of bacteria to colonize and grow on different surfaces is an essential process for biofilm development. Here, we report the use of synthetic hydrogels with tunable stiffness and porosity to assess physical effects of the substrate on biofilm development. Using time-lapse microscopy to track the growth of expanding
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