Biofilm-associated infections pose a complex problem to the medical community, in that
residence within the protection of a biofilm affords pathogens greatly increased tolerances to …

Highlights•eDNA is a key component of the biofilm matrix of most bacteria.•DNase inhibits
biofilm formation and disperses young biofilms.•DNase treatment can sensitize biofilms to …

Campylobacter species are the most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis, with C.
jejuni responsible for the majority of these cases. Although it is clear that livestock, and …

Campylobacter contaminated broiler chicken meat is an important source of foodborne
gastroenteritis and poses a serious health burden in industrialized countries. Broiler …

The microaerophilic human pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of food-
borne bacterial gastroenteritis in the developed world. During transmission through the food …

Surface-attached colonies of bacteria known as biofilms play a major role in the
pathogenesis of medical device infections. Biofilm colonies are notorious for their resistance …

Bacterial biofilms are structured communities of bacterial cells enclosed in a self-produced
polymer matrix that is attached to a surface. Biofilms protect and allow bacteria to survive …

It takes several steps to bring food from the farm to the fork (dining table), and contamination
with food‐borne pathogens can occur at any point in the process. Campylobacter spp. and …

The prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens significantly limited the number of
effective antibiotics available clinically, which urgently requires new drug targets to screen …

Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of foodbourne gastroenteritis, despite fragile
behaviour under standard laboratory conditions. In the environment, C. jejuni may survive …