Image of the Day: Psychedelic Cells

Scientists placed individual cells atop microscopic polymer pillars to measure forces exerted by the cells, and created an accidental work of art.

The Scientist Staff

Aug 6, 2015 | 1 min read

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL; RUSSELL TAYLOR, BRIANA K. WHITAKER, AND BRIANA L. CARSTENS (VIA THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION)

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