Because of its piconewton force sensitivity and nanometer positional accuracy, the atomic
force microscope (AFM) has emerged as a powerful tool for exploring the forces and the …

The field of microbiology has traditionally been concerned with and focused on studies at
the population level. Information on how cells respond to their environment, interact with …

Reactive magnesium oxide nanoparticles and halogen (Cl2, Br2) adducts of these MgO
particles were allowed to contact certain bacteria and spore cells. Bacteriological test data …

Microorganisms have long been known to develop resistance to metal ions either by
sequestering metals inside the cell or by effluxing them into the extracellular media. Here we …

Understanding the functions of microbial cell surfaces requires knowledge of their structural
and physical properties. Electron microscopy has long been recognized as a key technique …

Microbial viability assessment plays a key role in many areas such as pathogen detection,
infectious disease treatment and antimicrobial drug development. Many conventional …

Biofilm is a bacterial lifestyle widespread in microbial world and represents a concern in
health care. Despite the great life expectancy related to advanced health care, the …

Nanoscience is a booming field incorporating some of the most fundamental questions
concerning structure, function, and applications. The cutting-edge research in nanoscience …

Fixation ability of five common fixation solutions, including 2.5% glutaraldehyde, 10%
formalin, 4% paraformaldehyde, methanol/acetone (1: 1), and ethanol/acetic acid (3: 1) were …

The mechanism and chemical nature of uranium and thorium sequestration by a
Pseudomonas strain was investigated by transmission electron microscopy, energy …