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 …

Microorganisms have evolved to thrive in virtually any terrestrial and marine environment,
exposing them to various mechanical cues mainly generated by fluid flow and pressure as …

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

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 …

Bacterial biofilms can cause medical problems and issues in technical systems. While a
large body of knowledge exists on the phenotypes of planktonic and of sessile cells in …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a leading cause of severe hospital-acquired pneumonia, causes
infections with up to 50% mortality rates in mechanically ventilated patients. Despite some …

A huge number of bacterial species are motile by flagella, which allow them to actively move
toward favorable environments and away from hazardous areas and to conquer new …

The intracellular signaling molecule cyclic di-GMP (c-di-GMP) regulates the lifestyle of
bacteria and controls many key functions and mechanisms. In the case of bacterial …

Efficient colonization of mucosal surfaces is essential for opportunistic pathogens like
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but how bacteria collectively and individually adapt to optimize …

The second messenger signaling molecule cyclic diguanylate monophosphate (c-di-GMP)
drives the transition between planktonic and biofilm growth in many bacterial species …