Device for Testing Susceptibility of Bacteria to Antibiotics

A compact, lightweight, device makes it possible to assess the effects of antibiotics on bacteria. The device safely contains the antibiotic/bacteria mixtures, and its operation involves minimal ancillary equipment and minimal expense of time and effort by technicians. Originally designed for use aboard spacecraft, the device could also be mass-produced for use on Earth in isolated, remote environments and in situations in which automated instrumentation is inaccessible.