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Though biofilms were first described by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the theory describing the biofilm process was not developed until 1978. We now understand that biofilms are universal, occurring in aquatic and industrial ...

Presenta factores de adhesión de rhizobium leguminosarum y su rol en la formación de biofilms.

Subjects / keywords: Ciencia; Ciencias de la Vida; Biología

Subjects / keywords: Ciencia; Ciencias de la Vida; Biología

El uso de L. plantarum LP5 con potencial probiótico puede ser un enfoque alternativo para reducir la formación de biofilms de patógenos involucrados en enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (ETA) en las industrias a...

El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar y caracterizar las comunidades microbianas presentes en el ámbito médico-asistencial. Se tomaron muestras por duplicado mediante cinta de papel e hisopado y siembra en placas...

Antimicrobial drug resistance is a serious challenge in clinical settings worldwide, with biofilm formation having been associated with this problem. In the present study, the synergism of oligostyrylbenzene (OSB) compou...

IntroductionOrthopedic implant-associated infections, predominantly caused by S. aureus, pose significant challenges due to biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance. Bioactive Glass (BAG) S53P4 is a unique material wi...

Surface adhesion is critical to the survival of pathogenic bacteria both in natural niches and during infections, often via forming matrix-embedded communities called biofilms. Vibrio cholerae, the causal agent of pandem...

Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) such as bacteriophages and plasmids profoundly shape microbial community structure and drive horizontal gene transfer across ecosystems. Wastewater treatment systems, with their high cell d...

Abstract The moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) is a cornerstone technology in modern wastewater treatment, yet its performance is often hindered by carrier clogging, which significantly reduces overall treatment efficien...

Biodeterioration of archivalmaterials involves alteration of physicochemical and mechanical properties by organisms. This causes loss of aesthetic properties and irreversible degradation of documents. Since ancient times...

ABSTRACT Staphylococcus epidermidis, a ubiquitous inhabitant of human skin, has been known for decades for its capacity to form biofilm-associated infections on indwelling medical devices and has developed into a leading...

Phosphating is the formation of a phosphate layer (phosphate conversion coating) on a metal surface, with the aim of increasing the corrosion resistance of the metal and the adhesion strength of organic coatings. Phospha...

The success of Azospirillum in the rhizosphere is attributed to its chemotactic response to plant signals and nutrients, as well as its capacity to undergo morphological changes, form cellular aggregates, and produce ext...

En la industria alimentaria la presencia de biofilms en superficies en contacto con los alimentos es la causa principal de contaminación del producto final, además de obstruir cañerías y limitar el caudal de flujo en...

Bacteria that attach to surfaces aggregate in a hydrated polymeric matrix of their own synthesis to form biofilms. Formation of these sessile communities and their inherent resistance to antimicrobial agents are at the r...