Sharpest ever images of live bacteria unravel the secrets of superbugs

By using a nanoscale needle tip to probe the intricate exterior structures of Escherichia coli, scientists have produced the sharpest images ever of living bacteria. With this new perspective of its patchy protective layer, the researchers hope to further their understanding of the way bacteria can rapidly grow, and reveal chinks in their armor that may help us tackle the serious problem of antibiotic resistance.