The response of a cantilever to bacteria deposited on it depends on the mechanical properties of the sample, as well as its mass. This effect needs to be considered in sensor design.
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Craighead, H. Measuring more than mass. Nature Nanotech 2, 18–19 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2006.181
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