Unveiling the secrets of biofilms at lightsource BESSY II - EurekAlert

Most bacteria have the ability to form communities, biofilms, that adhere to a wide variety of surfaces and are difficult to remove. This can lead to major problems, for example in hospitals or in the food industry. Now, an international team led by Hebrew Un…
image: When bacteria join together to form communities, they may build complex structures. The photo shows wild-type Bacillus subtilis biofilms.view more  Credit: Liraz Chai/HUJI Bacterial biofilms… [+3969 chars] Read More