Bacterial biofilms are complex surface attached communities of bacteria held together by
self-produced polymer matrixs mainly composed of polysaccharides, secreted proteins, and …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) regulated by quorum sensing (QS) could directly
mediate adhesion between microorganisms and form tight microbial aggregates. Besides …

Bacterial strains have developed an ability to resist antibiotics via numerous mechanisms.
Recently, researchers conducted several studies to identify natural bioactive compounds …

Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) process is considered as one of the leading-
edge processes that provides a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment. IFAS was …

One of the major challenges in modern biology is to understand how the molecular
components of a living cell operate in a highly noisy environment. What are the specific …

The long granulation time and instability of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) have restricted its
large-scale application significantly. The objective of this review is to discuss the recent …

Traditional treatment of infectious diseases is based on compounds that aim to kill or inhibit
bacterial growth. The bacterial resistance against antibiotics is a serious issue for public …

This second edition is a substantial revision of a well-regarded book in biofilm research.
Biofilms have taken on added importance in the past several years due to concerns …

Quorum sensing (QS) plays a crucial role during initial biofilm formation, however the QS
threshold and the response of biofilm formation towards N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) …

The human intestinal microbiota, establishing a symbiotic relationship with the host, plays a
significant role for human health. It is also well known that a disease status is frequently …