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Cells exposed to copper surfaces suffer membrane damage. Cells of E. coli were exposed for 1 min to copper or control surfaces or unchallenged, removed, stained (Live/Dead BacLight bacterial viability kit; Invitrogen), and visualized by fluorescence microscopy. Live bacteria with intact membranes fluoresce green, while those with damaged membranes fluoresce red.
