Filamentous fungi play a key role in the terrestrial carbon cycle as they are the primary
decomposers of lignocellulose in soil organic matter (SOM). Fungi secrete a wide range of …

A key feature of biofilms is their production of an extracellular matrix. This material covers the
biofilm cells, providing a protective barrier to the surrounding environment. During an …

The evolutionary transition from single-celled to multicellular growth is a classic and
intriguing problem in biology. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a useful model to study …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals are generally present in
mixtures in the e-waste dismantling areas, posing serious health risk to the local people …

The main characteristic of biofilm formation is extracellular matrix (ECM) production. The
cells within the biofilm are surrounded by ECM which provides structural integrity and …

The bioconversion of rice straw into ethanol can alleviate the energy crisis and solve
problems related to waste treatment. In this study, the effect of soluble polysaccharides (SPs) …

Background Saccharomyces cerevisiae multicellular communities are sustained by a
scaffolding extracellular matrix, which provides spatial organization, and nutrient and water …

In yeast multicellular aggregates, such as biofilms and colonies, cells are supported by a
yeast extracellular matrix (yECM) of glycosidic nature, the composition of which is mostly …

Microbes are traditionally regarded as planktonic organisms, individual cells that live
independently from each other. Although this is true, microbes in nature mostly live within …

Candida species are opportunistic fungal pathogens residing as commensal organisms in
approximately 70% of the human population. During times of decreased immune function …