Characterizing Biofilms for Microbiological Applications with X-Ray Methods
Multiscale X-ray study reveals interesting properties of biofilms
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Microplastics: A 'Hub' for Pathogens, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A new study shows how microplastics found in our daily personal care products can also host pathogens and boost antibiotic-resistant bacteria by up to 30 times
Washing Away Stubborn Biofilms Using Fungal Cleaning Products
Researchers from Japan demonstrate that a biosurfactant from yeast can dissolve stubborn biofilms and enhance the efficacy of chemical cleaning products
Communities of Microbes Found to Have Working Memory
Discovery draws surprising parallels between low-level organisms and sophisticated neurons; lays the groundwork for memory-capable biological systems
Random Gene Pulsing Generates Patterns of Life
In research published today, scientists describe their discovery of surprising order in randomness while studying bacterial biofilms
An Army of Micro-Robots Can Wipe out Dental Plaque
A swarm of micro-robots, directed by magnets, can break apart and remove dental biofilm, or plaque, from a tooth
Researchers Find a Way to Peel Slimy Biofilms like Old Stickers
Slimy, hard-to-clean bacterial mats called biofilms cause problems ranging from medical infections to clogged drains and fouled industrial equipment
Honey, I Shrunk the Cell Culture
Scientists use shrink ray for biomedical research
Bacterial Communities Use Sophisticated Strategy to Communicate over Long Distances
Clusters of bacteria employ the same "percolation" method we use to brew coffee
Bacteria Can 'Divide and Conquer' to Vanquish Their Enemies
Some bacteria can release toxins that provoke their neighbors into attacking each other, a tactic that could be exploited to fight infections