Abstract The Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are attributable to matrix-enclosed
aggregates known as biofilms. Biofilms are root cause of industrial biofouling and …

Biofilms are communities of microbial cells that underpin diverse processes including
sewage bioremediation, plant growth promotion, chronic infections and industrial biofouling …

A community-based sessile life style is the normal mode of growth and survival for many
bacterial species. Under such conditions, cell-to-cell interactions are inevitable and …

Morphological form in multicellular aggregates emerges from the interplay of genetic
constitution and environmental signals. Bacterial macrocolony biofilms, which form intricate …

There is increasing evidence suggesting a link between the autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
and the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome. Experimental and clinical studies have shown that …

Microbial communities often display region-specific properties, which give rise to complex
interactions and emergent behaviors that are critical to the homeostasis and stress response …

Batch culture of biofilms on peg lids is a versatile method that can be used for microtiter
determinations of biofilm antimicrobial susceptibility. In this paper, we describe a core …

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 …

Bacterial growth in multicellular communities, or biofilms, offers many potential advantages
over single-cell growth, including resistance to antimicrobial factors. Here we describe the …

In a handful of fertile soil there are billions of microorganisms and yet, even with a
conservative estimate, the surface area covered by these organisms is considerably less …