Collaborative Research: Tools4Cells: Real-time 4D imaging of bacterial populations at sing — NSF Award to University of Minnesota-
In nature, bacteria either swim freely to search for food or attach to surfaces, forming biofilms. Biofilms are groups of bacteria that stick together via secreted polymers and can be found on many surfaces—from rocks in streams to medical devices. While sometimes beneficial, biofilms often cause problems in industrial
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Tools4Cells: Real-time 4D imaging of bacterial populations at sing |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2438892 |
| Awardee | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities |
| City | MINNEAPOLIS |
| State | MN |
| Amount obligated | $260,183 |
| Principal investigator | Jiarong Hong |
| Program | Cellular Dynamics and Function, Cross-BIO Activities |
| Start date | 03/01/2025 |
| Abstract | In nature, bacteria either swim freely to search for food or attach to surfaces, forming biofilms. Biofilms are groups of bacteria that stick together via secreted polymers and can be found on many surfaces—from rocks in streams to medical devices. While sometimes beneficial, biofilms often cause problems in industrial and medical settings because they are hard to remove and resist antibiotics. Understanding how bacteria interact with biofilms and switch between swimming/non-swimming states is c |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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