Streams and rivers form dense networks, shape the Earth's surface and, in their sediments,
provide an immensely large surface area for microbial growth. Biofilms dominate microbial …

The role of allochthonous organic matter in lotic ecosystems has been an important research
topic among aquatic ecologists since the seminal work by Lindeman was published in 1942 …

The biofilm matrix is a dynamic environment in which the component microbial cells appear
to reach homeostasis and are optimally organized to make use of all available nutrients. The …

Biodeterioration of polymeric materials affect a wide range of industries. Degradability of
polymeric materials is a function of the structures of polymeric materials, the presence of …

Diabetic wounds often have a slow healing process and become easily infected owing to
hyperglycemia in wound beds. Once planktonic bacterial cells develop into biofilms, the …

▪ Abstract Emerging pathogens in drinking water have become increasingly important during
the decade. These include newly-recognized pathogens from fecal sources such as …

(O. keta), and coho (O. kisutch). All five species share a general life history: Adults return to
freshwater, usually in late summer and fall, where they cease feeding, spawn, and die. After …

Biofilms can be regarded as early warning systems for detection of the effects of toxicants on
aquatic systems, because they have been successfully used for detection of other …

Metals can be dispersed, both naturally and by man's activities, into any of the Earth's
elements-soil, water or air. Biological techniques for removing metal pollutants from soil, air …

It is becoming increasingly clear that fresh waters play a major role in the global C cycle.
Stream ecosystem respiration (ER) and gross primary productivity (GPP) exert a significant …