Micelles in Solution (IMAGE) Northwestern University Caption With the new technology, researchers watched micelles form in real time. Although micelles are well known for having interesting functions, there are knowledge gaps in how they actually form. Credit The Gianneschi Group, Northwestern University 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.