Jeffrey Gardner

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Atomic Force Microscopy image of individual Cellvibrio japonicus cells. These bacteria produce many enzymes to break down polysaccharides that they use as an energy source. The whip-like structure at the end of the bacterial (flagellum) cells helps them move around.

Bio-Prospecting Could Improve Biotechnology

Bio-prospecting has produced everything from anti-cancer drugs derived from plants and strong silks spun by tropical spiders.