The formation of microbial biofilms enables single planktonic cells to assume a multicellular
mode of growth. During dispersion, the final step of the biofilm life cycle, single cells egress …

Microbial communities enmeshed in a matrix of macromolecules, termed as biofilms, are the
natural setting of bacteria. Exopolysaccharide is a critical matrix component of biofilms …

INTRODUCTION Microbial populations display heterogeneous gene expression profiles that
result in phenotypic differences between individual bacteria. This diversity can allow …

In cystic fibrosis (CF) airways, Pseudomonas aeruginosa forms cellular aggregates called
biofilms that are thought to contribute to chronic infection. To form aggregates, P. aeruginosa …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and the capacity of the bacterium to coexist and interact
with a broad range of microorganisms have a substantial clinical impact. This review focuses …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms are composed of exopolysaccharides (EPS), exogenous
DNA, and proteins that hold these communities together. P. aeruginosa produces lectins …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that causes serious illness,
especially in immunocompromised individuals. P. aeruginosa forms biofilms that contribute …

Bacteria thrive both in liquids and attached to surfaces. The concentration of bacteria on
surfaces is generally much higher than in the surrounding environment, offering bacteria …

Most microbes can produce surface-associated or suspended aggregates called biofilms,
which are encased within a biopolymer-rich matrix. The biofilm matrix provides structural …

Surface-associated lifestyles dominate in the bacterial world. Large multicellular assemblies,
called biofilms, are essential to the survival of bacteria in harsh environments and are …