Cholera Bacteria Stab and Poison Enemies so Predictably

Physicist Peter Yunker applies mathematical equations to enemy colonies of dueling cholera bacteria to accurately predict the speed dynamics of their phase separation into divided territories, a process similar to the separation of oil and water. The equations were originally used to describe phase separate in materials, namely mixed metals (Model A equations). Credit: Georgia Tech / Rob Felt
Feb 06, 2017 - Atlanta, GA
The actions of bacteria locked in battle are nearly as calculable as a chemical reaction.

Coffee Leads to Collaboration

Researchers Will Ratcliff (left) and Peter Yunker at Highland Bakery.
Aug 08, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Meetings over coffee led two professors to collaborate on research.
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