Biofilm is complex and consists of bacterial colonies that reside in an exopolysaccharide
matrix that attaches to foreign surfaces in a living organism. Biofilm frequently leads to …

Chronic and recurrent bacterial infections are frequently associated with the formation of
biofilms on biotic or abiotic materials that are composed of mono-or multi-species cultures of …

The life history strategies of soil microbes determine their metabolic potential and their
response to environmental changes. Yet these strategies remain poorly understood. Here …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

Wastewater containing antibiotics can pose a significant threat to biological wastewater
treatment processes. This study investigated the establishment and stable operation of …

Biofilm-associated infections have emerged as a significant public health challenge due to
their persistent nature and increased resistance to conventional treatment methods. The …

Escherichia coli is one of the species most frequently involved in biofilm-related diseases,
being especially important in urinary tract infections, causing relapses or chronic infections …

The porous network and micro-cracks of concrete facilitate the movement of deleterious ions
inside the concrete cover which could corrode the embedded steel. The calcifying bacteria …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an increasingly common competitive and biofilm organism in
healthcare infection with sophisticated, interlinked and hierarchic quorum systems (Las, Rhl …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs), eg, xanthan, dextran, gellan, curdlan, etc., have
significant applications in several industries (pharma, food, textiles, petroleum, etc.) due to …