Infectious diseases are a major driver of morbidity and mortality globally. Treatment of
malaria, tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus infection are particularly …

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have emerged as a potential material in the diverse fields of
biomedical applications due to their numerous advantageous properties including …

The formation of biofilms is closely associated with persistent and chronic infections, and
physiological heterogeneity such as pH and oxygen gradients renders biofilms highly …

Biofilms are complex three-dimensional structures formed at interfaces by the vast majority
of bacteria and fungi. These robust communities have an important detrimental impact on a …

Chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),
often stay in a state of pathological inflammation and suffer from persistent infection, excess …

Over the past decade, star polymers have been widely used in biomedical applications such
as drug delivery, gene delivery, tissue engineering, diagnosis, medical devices, and …

Although new antibiofilm agents have been developed to prevent and eliminate pathogenic
biofilms, their widespread clinical use is hindered by poor biocompatibility and …

Nitric oxide (NO), as an endogenous diatomic molecule, plays a key regulatory role in many
physiological and pathological processes. This diatomic free radical has been shown to …

Extracellular DNA (eDNA) is an essential structural component during biofilm formation,
including initial bacterial adhesion, subsequent development, and final maturation. Herein …

Antibiotic resistance is a critical global healthcare issue that urgently needs new effective
solutions. While small molecule antibiotics have been safeguarding us for nearly a century …