Biofilms

March 25, 2026

IntroductionResistance vs. persistence: Key differencesBiological mechanisms underlying persistenceClinical consequences of persistenceResearch advances and therapeutic strategiesReferencesFurther reading Antibiotic persistence…

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Study: The vaginal microbiome in pregnancy and preterm birth: mechanisms, disparities, and therapeutic opportunities. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock

March 16, 2026

Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing…

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Nanoplastics with environmental coatings can sneak past the skin's defenses

February 25, 2026

Background and objectives Candida species, particularly Candida albicans, are major contributors to denture-induced stomatitis because of their ability to form…

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Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay

October 29, 2025

The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result…

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September 5, 2025

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…

Why Some Bacteria Survive Antibiotics

Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say

Comparing denture cleansers for effectiveness against Candida biofilms

New biofilm discovery may pave way to undermining antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas

Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay