Biofilm formation in living organisms is associated to tissue and implant infections, and it has
also been linked to the contribution of antibiotic resistance. Thus, understanding biofilm …

Listeria monocytogenes is an important food-borne pathogen, which could be detected in
food, environmental and clinical samples. It contaminates food in any of the stages during …

The modern paradigm assumes that interspecies communication of microorganisms occurs
through precise regulatory mechanisms. In particular, antagonism between bacteria or …

Biofilm is an advanced form of protection that allows bacterial cells to withstand adverse
environmental conditions. The complex structure of biofilm results from genetic‐related …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative opportunistic nosocomial pathogen, which can
cause ventilator-related and blood infection in critically ill patients. The resistance of A …

Cuminum cyminum L.(cumin) is valued for its aromatic and medicinal properties. There are
several reports of antibacterial activity of C. cyminum essential oil (CcEO). Accordingly, the …

Bioprospecting is the discovery and exploration of biological diversity found within
organisms, genetic elements or produced compounds with prospective commercial or …

Microbial biofilms are represented by sessile microbial communities with modified gene
expression and phenotype, adhered to a surface and embedded in a matrix of self-produced …

Excessive use of antibiotics poses a threat to public health and the environment. In
ecosystems, such as the marine environment, antibiotic contamination has led to an …

Biofilms are accumulations of microorganisms in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix
which are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Many bacteria …