This review is a comprehensive description of the past decade of research into
understanding how the geometry and size of nanoparticles affect their interaction with …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a severe public health problem and are caused by a range
of pathogens, but most commonly by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus …

Biofilm formation constitutes an alternative lifestyle in which microorganisms adopt a
multicellular behavior that facilitates and/or prolongs survival in diverse environmental …

The interaction of bacteria with surfaces has important implications in a range of areas,
including bioenergy, biofouling, biofilm formation, and the infection of plants and animals …

Cellular mechanical properties play an integral role in bacterial survival and adaptation.
Historically, the bacterial cell wall and, in particular, the layer of polymeric material called the …

Bacteria display an abundance of cellular forms and can change shape during their life
cycle. Many plausible models regarding the functional significance of cell morphology have …

Mycobacterium abscessus is a rapidly growing Mycobacterium causing a wide spectrum of
clinical syndromes. It now is recognized as a pulmonary pathogen to which cystic fibrosis …

The bladder is continuously protected by passive defences such as a mucus layer,
antimicrobial peptides and secretory immunoglobulins; however, these defences are …

Contact lenses represent a widely utilized form of vision correction with more than 140
million wearers worldwide. Although generally well-tolerated, contact lenses can cause …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections seen in
clinical practice. The ascent of UTI-causing pathogens to the kidneys results in …