WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor That build-up —made up of biofilms and mineral coating — consists of microorganisms, and organic and inorganic materials. It’s basically a lining ...

As the water and sludge from people's homes converge in sewers, some of the solids settle out, and gooey microbial biofilms build up within the pipes. Previous researchers have shown that RNA ...

Researchers report that sewer slime can accumulate SARS-CoV-2 RNA, which could decompose or slough off later, potentially impacting the accuracy of wastewater epidemiology studies. During the ...

While biofilms are common in building water pipes, this study generated the most metagenomic data so far for the organisms living in these water systems. Additionally, the researchers analyzed 94 ...

Imagine a group of bacteria teaming up like ... biofilms are – a tough, sticky barrier that makes them incredibly difficult to defeat. They form on medical devices, water pipes, kitchen surfaces ...

As the water and sludge from people’s homes converge in sewers, some of the solids settle out, and gooey microbial biofilms build up within the pipes. Previous researchers have shown that RNA viruses, ...

A new polymer removes biofilms—mats of microbes and their ... a new strategy for cleaning the places where bacteria build up on medical or industrial equipment. Before establishing a life ...