Biofilms, ubiquitous bacterial communities embedded in a slimy matrix, are the oldest form of multicellularity on Earth; they ...

which generates serious consequences for therapy of biofilm-associated infections. The MIC of antibiotics to biofilm-growing bacteria may be up to 1000-fold higher than that of planktonic bacteria.

Microplastics provide an excellent bacterial breeding ground that may be contributing to the growing problem of ...

"This is the first study showing the clinical efficacy of a nanotherapy in the treatment of a severe chronic biofilm infection," says Hyun (Michel) Koo of Penn Dental Medicine. "We previously ...

Overview: One particular antiseptic solution tops list for effectiveness against methicillin-sensitive S. aureus and E. coli.

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A recent study by Dr. Ashwin Ambi and the team has revealed a promising solution to the challenge of bacterial infections ...

Time to take a long hard look at non-metal constructs? We’re referring to PEKK, not PEEK. PEKK is antibacterial, a ...

Boston University researchers discovered that microplastics bolster bacteria's antibiotic resistance. The tiny plastic fragments, omnipresent on Earth, facilitate bacterial biofilm creation, thwarting ...