Time-lapse video showing the growth of a V. cholerae biofilm on 0.4% agar. On this soft substrate, wrinkles begin to form at the biofilm's edges and propagate toward its center. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

Biofilm streamers cause rapid and sudden clogging, as shown in this video of fluid flow through a microfluidic channel. Contrary to the current paradigm, the wall-attached biofilm that builds up over ...

(Nanowerk News) Biofilms –– microbial communities that form slimy layers on surfaces –– are difficult to treat and remove, often because the microbes release molecules that block the entry of ...

Most bacteria have the ability to form communities, biofilms, that adhere to a wide variety of surfaces and are difficult to remove. This can lead to major problems, for example in hospitals or in the ...

Listeria monocytogenes is a microscopic organism responsible for foodborne illnesses that frequently result in death. Recently published research shows how it can multiply up to seven-fold on food ...