How bacteria behave in the body

How bacteria behave in the body

July 17, 2026 · 11 min

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Sujit Datta discusses the behavior of bacteria in bodily fluids and their role in infections.

Sujit Datta, head of Caltech's "Squishy Lab", describes how bacteria behave in fluid such as mucous and lead to infection.

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Organizations: Caltech, Squishy Lab

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