Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine, saving countless lives since their discovery in the
early 20th century. However, the origin of antibiotics is now overshadowed by the alarming …

The biofilm is a bacterial colony wrapped in an auto-produced polymer matrix of
polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. Bacterial biofilms cause persistent infections because …

The exchange of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) facilitates the spread of functional traits
including antimicrobial resistance within bacterial communities. Tools to spatially map MGEs …

Abstract Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) profoundly impact public and
environmental health. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of their intricate functions …

Most bacteria in nature exist in aggregated communities known as biofilms, and cells within
a biofilm demonstrate major physiological changes compared to their planktonic …

Biofilms are a common survival strategy employed by bacteria in healthcare settings, which
enhances their resistance to antimicrobial and biocidal agents making infections difficult to …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge and is often
associated with other health consequences mainly in pregnant women. BV is described by …

The purification performance of aquaculture wastewater and the risk of antibiotic resistance
genes (ARGs) dissemination in wetlands dominated by macrophytes remain unclear. Here …

Disinfection, a vital barrier against pathogenic microorganisms, is crucial in halting the
spread of waterborne diseases. Electrochemical methods have been extensively …

The pervasive use of antibiotics in agriculture and animal husbandry has raised a significant
concern—residual antibiotic contamination in food, which contributes to the natural evolution …