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Standard 3D Printers Let Labs Build and Adapt Tools for Bacteria
Studying microorganisms requires instruments with extremely high precision that are often expensive and slow to manufacture. This traditional bottleneck has historically slowed progress in microbiological research. Furthermore, the complexity of traditional manufacturing has prevented biologists from participating directly in the development of the tools they use daily. Recent adaptations using standard 3D printers, however, are beginning to change this dynamic.