Most bacteria have the ability to form communities, biofilms, that adhere to a wide variety of surfaces and are difficult to remove. This can lead to major problems, for example in hospitals or in ...

Over 80% of opportunistic infections in humans are caused by microbial biofilms. Traditional methods of study for these infections have focused on single species yet there is a wealth of evidence that ...

A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum has revealed that a natural compound from maple, epicatechin gallate, could help combat Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria responsible for tooth decay.

This perspective highlights the critical role of region-specific gut microbial distribution across intestinal segments (e.g., duodenum, colon) in ...

A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat ...

We encounter such biofilms in our daily lives, for example, as dental plaque in the mouth, slimy films on stones in water or even as part of our intestinal flora.

For example, if a hydrogen peroxide agent is used for approximately one or two months, it can be changed to a chlorine-based agent and vice versa. This reduces the resistance mechanisms of the ...

Understanding bacterial biofilms Tagbo Niepa Receives $663K NSF CAREER Award for Work on Biofilm Micromechanics and Metabolic Properties Grant and Award Announcement ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the ...

Bacteria use calcium not only in governing the transition to a biofilm, but in movement, maintaining cell structure and in infection. Christian Meyer, a postdoctoral fellow in the University of ...