cholerae persists in aquatic environments throughout the year ... that can resuscitate non-culturable cells are unclear. ...biofilms that form in situ, that is, in the surface water, are more ...

Bacteria permeate virtually every corner of the Earth. Most bacteria live in a biofilm state to enhance their survival and propagation, and to perform essential tasks for many ecosystems.

“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 ...

"The synergistic interactions between aquatic vegetation and epiphytic biofilms are fundamental to improving nutrient removal and sustaining long-term system performance," said Dr. Chao Chuanxin ...

We are interested in what these algal extracellular matrices can tell us about: 1) the evolution of the land plant cell wall, 2) the unique characteristics that allow for life in aquatic habitats, 3) ...