Biofilms stick to just about everything, from copper pipes to steel ship hulls to glass ... "People have tried all sorts of things to deter biofilm build-up -- textured surfaces, chemical coatings ...

The accumulation of microplastics in the environment, and within our bodies, is an increasingly worrisome issue. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

and that includes a build-up of bacteria, where they break down organic matter and release hydrogen sulfide gas. Biofilm formation is a "slimy" layer that forms inside pipes and traps food ...