Some biofilms contain photosynthetic bacteria or algae, while others may have bacteria that derive energy by chemical means or organic decomposition. In natural ecosystems, biofilms can be good ...

Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on many different surfaces. Microorganisms that form biofilms include bacteria, fungi and protists. One common ...

Biofilms are incredibly diverse, and while they are predominantly associated with bacteria, they can also include other organisms such as algae, fungi, or protozoans. 6 Biofilms can grow adhered to ...

Biofilms: Discovery of a new mechanism of virus propagation Date: February 8, 2010 Source: CNRS (Délégation Paris Michel-Ange) Summary: Researchers have shown for the first time that certain ...

Biofilms are not only a medical concern but also a costly problem in industrial settings. They contribute to clogged pipelines, corroded machinery, and contamination in food processing facilities.

In most natural, clinical and industrial settings, microorganisms exist in biofilms that associate with biotic and abiotic surfaces. These three-dimensional single-species or polymicrobial ...

Biofilms are the leading cause of infections acquired in hospitals. They grow on medical devices such as heart valves, pacemakers, and catheters. They take root inside wounds, pulsing and rippling ...

Biofilms can harbor clusters of specific pathogens or a combination of them. In production facilities, food contact surfaces are hotspots on which to focus biofilm sanitation efforts, because of ...

Thicker biofilms showed greater resistance to the antimicrobial drug, with more bacteria surviving in the 2 mm than the 1 mm constructs after seven days of treatment. They surmised that the thicker ...

A component of bodily secretions, including mucus and tears, stops bacteria forming potentially deadly biofilms. These slime-encased colonies frequently clog up medical implants and the lungs of ...

Biofilms harboring multi-antibiotic-resistant organisms are found at unexpected levels on dry hospital surfaces and could contribute to the risk of infection transmission, according to the results ...