Biofilms

How to prevent biofilms in space?

Space Station tests show that a surface treatment can help.

Peptides target key enzymes in bacterial biofilms

Peptide disrupts biofilm formation by targeting a key enzyme.

A natural molecule in toothpaste and mouthwash may prevent plaque and cavities

The molecule is also found to have anti-carcinogenic properties.

Seaweed-silver combo can fight drug-resistant bacteria in biofilms

Antibiotic resistance is a major problem in the health sector globally. Many times bacteria form biofilms to resist the action of antibiotics. They do...

Researchers discover how fatal biofilms form

By extremely diminishing the impacts of antibiotics, the development of organized networks of bacterial cells known as biofilms can be dangerous amid medical procedures...

Chips, light and coding moves the front line in beating bacteria

Our immune system is consistently fighting against bacteria. Now, this consistent fight against bacteria has taken a new move with the announcement of a tool....

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