Scientists have developed a life-saving innovation using 3D printing technology. The development is 'life-saving' because the tool helps replicate the microbes- also known as life-threatening bacteria.
Montana State University's Center for Biofilm Engineering scientists has developed a life-saving innovation using 3D printing technology.life-threatening bacteria"We're excited to share the first glimpses of this technology," said Isaak Thornton, a student earning his doctorate in mechanical engineering.in Bozeman on July 12-14.
As a credit to advancing biofilm technology, Zimlich and Thornton have spent the last two years developing and testing a 3D printing system that can accurately arrange a grid of individual bacteria in the hydrogel, a transparent, Jell-O-like substance. The researchers successfully mapped out the microorganisms within drops of liquid hydrogel resin usingMSU microbiology doctoral students Kathryn Zimlich and Isaak Thornton."We can spatially arrange and encapsulate cells exactly where we want them," said Thornton, who is conducting the research in the lab of Jim Wilking, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering.
"One thing that’s becoming clearer is that there’s potential to treat these pathogenic bacteria by altering the interactive biofilm environment instead of trying to use harsh chemical products,” said Zimlich.The new 3D printing equipment will be useful for extensive testing necessary to develop treatments in a controlled lab setting. As such, many leadingcompanies, such as Procter and Gamble, 3M, and Ecolabin, showed interest in the research, as per the statement.
They are eager to develop new ways of effectively controlling problem biofilms, according to Paul Sturman, who coordinates the center's work with its roughly 30 industrial partners."The meeting is a great way for our members to keep apprised of the latest biofilm research. And we get to showcase the work we’re doing and are capable of doing.”A biofilm is a cluster of microorganisms in which cells adhere to each other and to their surface.
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