Form and Function (IMAGE) University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Caption Microfluidic channels can control the shape of fission yeast cells. A curved microfluidic channel containing yeast cells. Cells growing outside the channel are free to take on their natural shape (straight), while cells growing inside the channel conform to the shape of the channel (curved). Credit Phong Tran, PhD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 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.