Preventing biofilm buildup in hot tubs is one of the primary keys to water quality, equipment longevity, and bather safety and comfort. According to the BioFilms: The Hypertextbook, written by ...

While biofilms are ubiquitous in nature, studying them has proven difficult. Because these "cities of microorganisms" are ...

In nature as well as in our bodies, bacteria predominantly live as organized communities called biofilms. These structures ...

Biofilm shape, then, alters nutrient availability, and nutrient availability alters metabolism and cell survival. “By using different types of metabolism along these gradients, [a biofilm] can make ...

Fighting bacterial biofilms is like battling a well-fortified enemy or playing a strategic game of chess. It takes a combination of tactics. As research continues, ...

In the human body, bacterial biofilms can be found on many surfaces such as the skin, teeth, and mucosa. Plaque that forms on teeth is an example of a biofilm.

We published a peer-reviewed article, “A unification theory for dry eye and blepharitis,” in Clinical Ophthalmology in 2016.The article explained how biofilm along the margin and within the ...

Biofilm distribution helps pinpoint areas where microplastics will accumulate. by David L. Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ...

Biofilm is different than soap scum. You may have noticed some sticky goo substance on your plumbing fixtures, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve cleaned your sinks and showers.

While biofilms are ubiquitous in nature, studying them has proven difficult. Because these "cities of microorganisms" are comprised of tiny individuals, ...