Biofilm is a predominant lifestyle of bacteria that comprises of cells as collectives enmeshed
in a polymeric matrix. Biofilm formation is vital for bacterial species as it provides access to …

The development of surface-attached biofilm bacterial communities is considered an
important source of nosocomial infections. Recently, bacterial interference via signaling …

Intraspecies diversity in biofilm communities is associated with enhanced survival and
growth of the individual biofilm populations. Studies on the subject are scarce, namely, when …

Bacterial biofilms display a collective lifestyle, wherein the cells secrete extracellular
polymeric substances (EPS) that helps in adhesion, aggregation, stability, and to protect the …

It has recently been shown that pathogens with a limited capacity for sessile growth (like
some Escherichia coli O157 strains) can benefit from the presence of other bacteria and …

Biofilms are microbial communities that inhabit various surfaces and are surrounded by
extracellular matrices (ECMs). Clinical microbiologists have shown that the majority of …

Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp., like most bacteria, prefer to grow in biofilms. These
biofilms provide bacteria with protection from harsh environmental factors (such as …

In this study we report on a novel structural phenotype in Escherichia coli biofilms: cellular
chain formation. Biofilm chaining in E. coli K-12 was found to occur primarily by clonal …

In nature, bacteria communicate via chemical cues and establish complex communities
referred to as biofilms, wherein cells are held together by an extracellular matrix. Much …

Biofilms have been implicated as an important reservoir for pathogens and commensal
enteric bacteria such as Escherichia coli in natural and engineered water systems. However …