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A recent study published in npj | Biofilms and Microbiomes explored biofilm maturation and dispersal dynamics in Bacillus ...

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 ...

Tiny remote-controlled blob robots may revolutionize infection treatment by eradicating stubborn bacterial biofilms on medical implants with precision and ease.

How do biofilms fit into the fight against antibiotic resistance? Researchers estimate that most human bacterial infections proceed with biofilm formation.

Almost all micro-organisms subsist in elaborate colonies that are embedded in biofilms of self-produced exopolymer matrices. The biofilm allows the micro-organisms to adhere to any surface, living ...

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“Microplastics are like rafts — a bacteria on its own might not be able to swim down a river, but riding in its biofilm on a tiny bit of plastic it can be disseminated into many different ...

Biofilm structure analysis (A) ~5 cm thick biofilm sample with distinct color layers. (B) Light microscopy image showing pearl-like mineral grains aligned vertically within the biofilm.

Dr. Ghigo's research has contributed to a better understanding of the biological resources used by commensal and pathogenic bacteria to form biofilms. The Ghigo lab is currently focusing on the ...