The gut microbiome, the network of bacterial colonies that live in the human gastrointestinal tract, aids digestion and can ...

All told, scientists found that samples harbored a collective 4,364 colonies of yeast and bacteria while 11 of the brushes were reportedly filthier than the average toilet seat. 7 ...

On a ship’s hull, bacterial colonies can become a base for seaweed and other growth that increases drag. In 2016, America’s armed forces reckoned unwanted biofilms cost “billions” each year.

Bacteria are also able to communicate with each other through chemical signals, a behavior known as quorum signaling (QS). These chemical signals spread through a biofilm that colonies of bacteria ...

Michigan Tech researchers evaluate bacterial communities in freshwater for their ability to break down crude oil and diesel fuel. Skip to page content Skip to footer navigation. ... The clean-up ...

PLAQUE ON TEETH, slime on stones, gunge around taps and showers. Biofilms—slimy, durable colonies of bacteria—are everywhere. Much of the research into them focuses on the hard-to-treat ...