Controlling spatial structure in minimal microbial communities by sequential capillary assembly
Abstract
as model systems, we demonstrate how these organisms can be patterned in any desired spatial configuration where resulting communal growth can be monitored under the microscope. This technique enables careful investigations into the role of initial spatial structure on microbial interactions at low cell density, which is crucial to understanding and manipulating microbial community development.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Lab on a Chip
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 1861–1873
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN