Figure 2: Illustration showing the estimated distances d of the bacterial cells for each SAM surface (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Figure 2: Illustration showing the estimated distances d of the bacterial cells for each SAM surface

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By estimating the acoustic wave penetration depths at each overtone, the distances of E. coli cells from each SAM surface could be determined, providing a clue on what makes bacterial cells adhere strongly to some surfaces and only weakly to others.

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Prof.Tomohiro Hayashi

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