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 ...

While there is an ocean of research on the environmental impacts of marine plastic pollution, less is known about plastics that accumulate in freshwater rivers and lakes. Chen was recently awarded a ...

Biofilms, the oldest form of multicellularity on Earth, are bacterial communities encased in a slimy matrix. These structures attach firmly to a wide range of surfaces, including living tissue ...

BioAFM instruments are designed to measure soft, fragile, and complex samples, including single molecules, nucleic acids, ...

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The balance between two types of molecules -- reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) -- plays a crucial role in tackling drug-resistant bacteria, according to a new study.

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IF PAULA MENDES achieves her goals, her nanotechnology innovations will soon allow doctors to diagnose cancer with greater ...