Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a phenomenon of increasing concern that
affects various materials and sectors of society. MIC describes the effects, often negative …

The development of novel therapies to control diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant
pathogens is one of the major challenges we are currently facing. Many important plant …

Kombucha, a fermented tea beverage with an acidic and effervescent taste, is composed of
a multispecies microbial ecosystem with complex interactions that are characterized by both …

Microbial biofilms are formed by adherence of the bacteria through their secreted polymer
matrices. The major constituents of the polymer matrices are extracellular DNAs, proteins …

The aim of this review was to present an overview of laboratory root canal biofilm model
systems described in the endodontic literature and to critically appraise the various factors …

Bovine mastitis is one of the most important diseases in the dairy industry and has
detrimental impact on the economy and welfare of the animals. Further, treatment failure …

Food fermentation is driven by microorganisms, which usually coexist as multispecies
biofilms. The activities and interactions of functional microorganisms and pathogenic …

Microbial biofilms are ubiquitous in aquatic environments where they provide important
ecosystem functions. A key property believed to influence the community structure and …

The importance of microbial biofilms has been well‐recognized for several decades, and
focus is now shifting towards investigating multispecies biofilm communities rather than …

Community-intrinsic properties affect the composition and function of a microbial community.
Understanding the microbial community-intrinsic properties in drinking water distribution …