Chronic infections caused by microbial biofilms represent an important clinical challenge.
The recalcitrance of microbial biofilms to antimicrobials and to the immune system is a major …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a substantial threat to human health. The widespread
prevalence of AMR is, in part, due to the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes …

Plasmids have a key role in bacterial ecology and evolution because they mobilize
accessory genes by horizontal gene transfer. However, recent studies have revealed that …

Plasmid persistence in bacterial populations is strongly influenced by the fitness effects
associated with plasmid carriage. However, plasmid fitness effects in wild-type bacterial …

Cooperation exists across all scales of biological organization, from genetic elements to
complex human societies. Bacteria cooperate by secreting molecules that benefit all …

Bacterial antibiotic resistance is a global health concern of increasing importance and
intensive study. Although biofilms are a common source of infections in clinical settings, little …

Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that grow on surfaces and are
embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. These are prevalent in various …

Semiconductor photocatalysis has drawn much consideration from scientists in the current
decade. The photocatalytic procedure is an eco-friendly process that has been recognized …

Highlights•Heterogeneity in phenotype and growth rate of single cells affect stress
survival.•Single-cell stress responses in biofilms and interspecies interactions can alter …

There is now general concern about widespread antibiotic resistance, and growing
evidence indicates that gut microbiota is critical in providing antibiotic resistance. Honeybee …