"This study is a testament to the unexpected connections between plant biology and microbiology." Scientists make astonishing discovery about plants at the molecular level — here's how it could help ...

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

The hallmark characteristic of biofilm microbes is their innate resistance to antimicrobial agents and host immune defenses. Phagocytic cells poorly penetrate the physical barrier of the biofilm ...

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

This is a continuation project that seeks to develop a method for the removal of mature S. Epidermidis biofilms from orthopedic implants due to acute prosthetic joint infections, or PJI’s. PJI’s occur ...

As a survival mechanism, micro-organisms attach to the surface of a medical device and form biofilms, or microcolonies embedded in exopolymer substances. Chemical intercellular signaling and ...