Articles related to "Bacterial Biofilm"

Bacteriology had it wrong for the past 300 years. Bacteria don't live alone. They live collectively in layers of slime where they do their own thing but do it together.

Some bacteria have an additional layer outside of the cell wall called the glycocalyx. This coating of macromolecules protects the cell and helps it adhere to surfaces.

Dental caries or cavities are caused by acidic metabolites produced by bacteria that normally inhabit the mouth, where they feed on carbohydrates.

Most Gram-negative bacteria have hair-like projections external to their cell's wall. One type, fimbriae, allows bacteria to stick together and attach to host cells.