“You probably are going to have more of a chance of your face touching a shower curtain than a bath mat,” Tetro said. “So ...

Biofilm is a slimy layer of various types of microorganisms that grows on wet surfaces. "If you look down your sink and touch ...

[51] They found that CVCs causing CRBSI had significant biofilm colonization in 1, 2, and 3 lumens in 10 (40%), 10 (40%), or 5 (20%) cases, respectively. Overall, the random sampling of only 1 ...

The trial investigated the efficacy of the broad-spectrum antiseptic dequalinium chloride for treating bacterial vaginosis ...

University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher Renee Fleeman is on a mission to kill drug-resistant bacteria, ...

Bacteria permeate virtually every corner of the Earth. Most bacteria live in a biofilm state to enhance their survival and propagation, and to perform essential tasks for many ecosystems.

A biofilm is composed of attached microbial cells encased within a matrix of extracellular polymeric secretions (EPS), which surround and protect cells. The EPS matrix is typically composed of ...

Small flies are attracted to this odorous, decaying matter, so that biofilm building up in your drain makes for the perfect breeding ground for drain fly larvae.”Once established, drain flies can ...

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TEXARKANA, Texas -- The local water supply will soon get an injection of chlorine to ensure drinking water remains safe. The ...

Oil pulling is a centuries-old technique that’s trending on social media for its dental health benefits. Experts explain how ...

The biofilm allows the micro-organisms to adhere to any surface, living or nonliving. The adaptive and genetic changes of the micro-organisms within the biofilm make them resistant to all known ...