Overview

A biofilm is a complex aggregation of microbes usually attached to a solid surface. Traditional studies of bacteria sometimes implied that microbes live as single organisms; it is now clear that in nature microbes usually live in co-operative groups attached to surfaces. This book, written by leading international scientists, presents an overview of the most recent and exciting new research into the mechanisms that underpin the biofilm mode of life. Essential reading for anyone interested in biofilms.

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Author:   Staffan Kjelleberg (University of New South Wales, Australia) ,  Michael Givskov (Technical University of Denmark, Denmark)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Horizon
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781904933335

ISBN 10:   1904933335
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   07 June 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The Biofilm Mode of Life 3. Do Not Fear Commitment: The Initial Transition to a Surface Lifestyle by Pseudomonads 4. The Biofilm Matrix: A Sticky Framework 5. Cyclic di-GMP as an Intracellular Signal Regulating Bacterial Biofilm Formation 6. N-Acylhomoserine Lactones, Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Development in Gram-Negative Bacteria 7. Signaling in Escherichia coli Biofilms 8. Peptide Signaling 9. Differentiation and Dispersal in Biofilms 10. Human Oral Multi-Species Biofilms: Bacterial Communities in Health and Disease 11. Biofilms as Refuge Against Predation 12. Biofilms on Plant Surfaces 13. Bacterial Biofilms on Fungal Surfaces

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