Aggregate of microorganisms in which cells that are frequently embedded within a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) adhere to each other and/or to a surface. A biofilm is a system that can be adapted internally to environmental conditions by its inhabitants.

2017年8月6日 · Biofilms form for a number of reasons including defense against physical and chemical attacks, communication among cells, and improved growth conditions. While horizontal gene transfer occurs, this is between organisms not from parent to offspring.

Biofilms are the predominant form of microbial life in the natural environment and although they are the leading cause of chronic infections, they are equally deeply connected to our ability to bioremediate waste and toxic materials.

2025年2月4日 · A biofilm is a community of living microorganisms embedded in a slimy matrix that provides protection against external aggressors, like desiccation, antibiotics, or disinfectants, as well as the host’s immune system.

Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities encased in extracellular polymeric substances. Their formation is a multi-step process. Biofilms are a significant problem in treating bacterial infections and are one of the main reasons for the persistence of infections.

Biofilms are multicellular communities held together by a self-produced extracellular matrix. The mechanisms that different bacteria employ to form biofilms vary, frequently depending on environmental conditions and specific strain attributes.

2016年12月22日 · Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on many different surfaces. Microorganisms that form biofilms include bacteria, fungi and protists.

2016年8月11日 · Biofilms have been defined as 'aggregates of microorganisms in which cells are frequently embedded in a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that are adherent to each...

2025年1月28日 · Biofilms are a group of one or more types of microorganisms capable of developing on various surfaces. The microorganisms that can form biofilms include bacteria, fungi, and protists.

2025年3月4日 · Biofilm, aggregate of bacteria held together by a mucuslike matrix of carbohydrate that adheres to a surface. Biofilms can form on the surfaces of liquids, solids, and living tissues, such as those of animals and plants. Organisms in biofilms often display substantially different properties from.