The primary etiological agent for the initiation and progression of periodontal disease is the
dental plaque biofilm which is an organized aggregation of microorganisms residing within a …

Bacterial biofilms can cause widespread infection. In addition to causing urinary tract
infections and pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, biofilms can help …

Biofilms are microbial communities attached to a surface and embedded in an extracellular
polymeric substance which provides for the protection, stability and nutrients of the various …

Like all sessile organisms, surface-attached communities of bacteria known as biofilms must
release and disperse cells into the environment to colonize new sites. For many pathogenic …

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 …

The processes associated with early events in biofilm formation have become a major
research focus over the past several years. Events associated with dispersion of cells from …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most important causes of morbidity and health
care spending affecting persons of all ages. Bacterial biofilms play an important role in UTIs …

Biofilms are extremely difficult to eradicate due to their decreased antibiotic susceptibility.
Inducing biofilm dispersion could be a potential strategy to help combat biofilm-related …

In industrial countries, we take safe drinking water for granted. Due to an increase in world
population, the microbiological safety of drinking water is becoming a worldwide concern …

Bacteria overwhelmingly live in geometrically confined habitats that feature small pores or
cavities, narrow channels, or nearby interfaces. Fluid flows through these confined habitats …