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 …

This Review highlights how we can build upon the relatively new and rapidly developing
field of research into bacterial quorum sensing (QS). We now have a depth of knowledge …

Cell-cell communication, or quorum sensing, is a widespread phenomenon in bacteria that
is used to coordinate gene expression among local populations. Its use by bacterial …

Introduction Numerous bacterial behaviors are regulated by a cell-density dependent
mechanism known as Quorum Sensing (QS). QS relies on communication between bacterial …

Growth of oral bacteria in situ requires adhesion to a surface because the constant flow of
host secretions thwarts the ability of planktonic cells to grow before they are swallowed …

Success in nature depends upon an ability to perceive and adapt to the surrounding
environment. Bacteria are not an exception; they recognize and constantly adjust to …

Bacteria communicate with one another using chemical signal molecules. As in higher
organisms, the information supplied by these molecules is critical for synchronizing the …

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that live attached to surfaces. Biofilm formation
has received much attention in the last decade, as it has become clear that virtually all types …

Streptococci readily colonize mucosal tissues in the nasopharynx; the respiratory,
gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts; and the skin. Each ecological niche presents a …

For many years bacteria were considered primarily as autonomous unicellular organisms
with little capacity for collective behaviour. However, we now appreciate that bacterial cells …