Biofilms are aggregate of microorganisms in which cells are frequently embedded within a
self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) and adhere to each other …

Highlights•Biofilm infections are heterogenous, persistent and recalcitrant.•The rise of
antibiotic resistance necessitates new therapeutic strategies to eradicate biofilms.•The …

Biofilm formation is a key virulence factor for a wide range of microorganisms that cause
chronic infections. The multifactorial nature of biofilm development and drug tolerance …

Many microorganisms live in the form of a biofilm. Although they are feared in the medical
sector, biofilms that are composed of non-pathogenic organisms can be highly beneficial in …

Studies on biofilm related infections are gaining prominence owing to their involvement in
majority of clinical infections. Biofilm, considered as a generic mechanism for survival used …

Biofilms are formed by the attachment of single or mixed microbial communities to a variety
of biological and/or synthetic surfaces. Biofilm micro-organisms benefit from many …

Microbial biofilms are becoming increasingly difficult to treat in the medical setting due to
their intrinsic resistance to antibiotics. To combat this, several biofilm dispersal agents are …

Highlights•Currently used antibiotics were developed to target planktonic bacteria.•Recent
discoveries on biofilm properties led to promising anti-biofilm strategies.•Biofilm inhibition …

Biofilms are intricate multicellular structures created by microorganisms on living (biotic) or
nonliving (abiotic) surfaces. Medically, biofilms often lead to persistent infections, increased …

Most of the research on bacterial pathogenesis has focused on acute infections, but much
less is known about the pathogenesis of infections caused by bacteria that grow as …