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20160102_0071

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20160102_0071

Bacterial biofilms of S. epidermidis positioned under a fluorescence microscope

Bacterial biofilms of S. epidermidis positioned under a fluorescence microscope. Copper electrodes were connected to a generator by means of two alligator clips. The biofilms were then subjected to pulsed electric fields in order to disorganise the bacteria. A Labtech glass slide system was used to visualise the biofilms under the microscope. The purpose was to find a new non-invasive method to combat the pathogenic bacteria involved in nosocomial diseases.

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