Molinari Ajo-Franklin Tesoriero (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University bioscientists have turned bacteria into self-assembling building blocks that form macroscale engineered living materials. From left: postdoctoral researcher Sara Molinari, Professor Caroline Ajo-Franklin and graduate student Robert Tesoriero Jr. Credit Jeff Fitlow Usage Restrictions Must credit: Jeff Fitlow 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.