In the wild, bacteria are predominantly associated with surfaces as opposed to existing as
free-swimming, isolated organisms. They are thus subject to surface-specific mechanics …

Multiple methods of fabrication exist for microfluidic devices, with different advantages
depending on the end goal of industrial mass production or rapid prototy** for the …

Microorganisms often live in habitats characterized by fluid flow, from lakes and oceans to
soil and the human body. Bacteria and plankton experience a broad range of flows, from the …

Pathological conditions linked to shear stress have been identified in hematological
diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. These conditions often exhibit significantly …

The spread of biofilms on medical implants represents one of the principal triggers of
persistent and chronic infections in clinical settings, and it has been the subject of many …

Pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) remains a safety concern in the preservation and
quality of green leafy vegetables. Sugar–lectin interactions provide a reliable, specific, and …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of catheter-related bloodstream infections,
resulting in significant morbidity and mortality and increased hospital costs. The ability to …

Biofilms are subjected to many environmental pressures that can influence community
structure and physiology. In the oral cavity, and many other environments, biofilms are …

Bacterial adhesion is the first step in the formation of surface biofilms. The number of
bacteria that bind to a surface from the solution depends on how many bacteria can reach …

Highlights•Surface sensing in bacteria triggers adaptation to a sessile lifestyle.•Fluid flow
and tissue topography affect autoinducer levels and quorum sensing.•Bifunctional factors in …