The surge in the anti-biofilm wound dressing market is largely attributed to the rising prevalence of acute and chronic wounds. As these conditions become more common, the need for innovative and ...

Antarctica, the worlds most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity ...

This step in the pathogenesis of CRBSI offers a significant opportunity for preventing infections, as most skin micro-organisms can be removed through meticulous preoperative skin cleansing and ...

Bacteria permeate virtually every corner of the Earth. Most bacteria live in a biofilm state to enhance their survival and propagation, and to perform essential tasks for many ecosystems.

Researchers focused on the material, which represents the "house" of biofilm bacteria: the matrix of extracellular polymeric ...

VICKSBURG, Miss. - A multi-agency team of researchers and specialists from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development ...

A biofilm is composed of attached microbial cells encased within a matrix of extracellular polymeric secretions (EPS), which surround and protect cells. The EPS matrix is typically composed of ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Faye Donald: Today, I'm going to show you how guided biofilm therapy, or GBT, works when we professionally clean a patient's mouth from start to finish.

Antarctica, the world's most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity ...

The biofilm allows the micro-organisms to adhere to any surface, living or nonliving. The adaptive and genetic changes of the micro-organisms within the biofilm make them resistant to all known ...

Beyond being a home for microbes, the plastisphere can disrupt the natural balance of ocean life at the microscopic level.