Biofilms are widespread in nature and constitute an important strategy implemented by
microorganisms to survive in sometimes harsh environmental conditions. They can be …

Biomaterial-associated infections occur on both permanent implants and temporary devices
for restoration or support of human functions. Despite increasing use of biomaterials in an …

The tolerance of microorganisms in biofilms to antimicrobial agents is examined through a
meta-analysis of literature data. A numerical tolerance factor comparing the rates of killing in …

Staphylococci, like Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, are common colonizers of
the human microbiota. While being harmless in many cases, many virulence factors result in …

Antimicrobial resistance is directly responsible for more deaths per year than either
HIV/AIDS or malaria and is predicted to incur a cumulative societal financial burden of at …

The biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces in food and medical sectors constitutes a great
public health concerns. In fact, biofilms present a persistent source for pathogens, such as …

Biofilms are sessile communities of bacteria typically embedded in an extracellular
polymeric matrix. Bacterial cells embedded in biofilms are inherently recalcitrant to …

Oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal disease are directly linked with the
ability of bacteria to form biofilm. The development of dental caries involves acidogenic and …

Biomaterials are becoming increasingly crucial for healthcare solutions, with extensive use
in the field of tissue engineering and drug delivery. After implantation, biomaterials trigger an …

The development of antibiotic resistance is usually associated with genetic changes, either
to the acquisition of resistance genes, or to mutations in elements relevant for the activity of …