Mystery of bacterial growth and resistance solved: Findings shed light on how bacteria form protective biofilms
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have unraveled a complex chemical pathway that enables bacteria to form clusters called biofilms. Such improved understanding might eventually aid the development of new treatments targeting biofilms, which are involved in a wide variety of human infections and help bacteria resist antibiotics.
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