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Device simulates natural conditions to grow biofilms and test their antibiotic susceptibility more accurately

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What happened

Biofilms are complex microbial communities that adhere to a surface and encase themselves in a viscous matrix they produce.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:05 UTC.

Why it matters

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