Biofilms are complex microbial communities embedded within a protective matrix, allowing bacteria to thrive on surfaces in food processing environments, such as metal, plastic, and glass. These ...

Researchers showed that biofilm formation can be controlled with laser light in the form of optical traps. The findings could allow scientists to harness biofilms for various bioengineering ...

Ben Ma, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests focus on ...

Biofilms, ubiquitous bacterial communities embedded in a slimy matrix, are the oldest form of multicellularity on earth; they are extremely resistant to antibiotics and stick tenaciously to most ...

Most people have encountered the black, grey, or pink stains of bacterial biofilms built up on the bathroom tiles or kitchen sink. Even with vigorous scrubbing and strong cleaning chemicals, this ...

The field of oral biomaterials has witnessed significant innovation in recent years, particularly regarding the development ...

Microscopy images of bacteria strains, one, top, producing fimbriae as normal and one with high level of MEcPP unable to produce the fimbriae. If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a ...

Most people have encountered the black, gray, or pink stains of bacterial biofilms built up on the bathroom tiles or kitchen sink. Even with vigorous scrubbing and strong cleaning chemicals, this ...