Tissue Apsiration Test (IMAGE) American Physical Society Caption Sucking a small sample into a pipette is a simple technique to discover the mechanical properties of tissue. Credit Karine Guevorkian, Marie-Josee Colbert, Melanie Durth, Sylvie Dufour, and Francoise Brochard-Wyart Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.