Images of Research: Forging sustainable futures
How does your biofilm grow
Category: Protecting our planet
Bacteria can attach themselves to materials in the form of a ‘biofilm’, with effects ranging from beneficial to harmful. In this 3D microscopy image, we see black ‘holes’ in the biofilm, caused by a novel antimicrobial that has restricted formation of the coating. Understanding biofilm growth has many practical applications, from effective design of bio-corrosion resistant nuclear waste storage containers to optimising antimicrobials for the treatment of disease.
Entrant: Ronald Turner
Copyright: Ronald Turner