IMAGE (IMAGE) Nara Institute of Science and Technology Caption The design of the viscoelastic microfluidic device for shape-based separation of drug-treated E. coli. Schematics of the microfluidic device used for E. coli separation by shape. Credit Yalikun Yaxiaer Usage Restrictions Credit required License Original 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.