Phlegm-Like Material May Improve Modeling of Cystic Fibrosis Biofilms Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic...
Research in Focus: Biofilm Formation in Acinetobacter baumannii As part of #BiofilmWeek, we’re highlighting interesting and exciting biofilm research being undertaken across our NBIC partner research institutions by early career researchers, PhD students and our...
Research in Focus: A Novel Therapy For Urinary Tract Infections As part of #BiofilmWeek, we’re highlighting interesting and exciting biofilm research being undertaken across our NBIC partner research institutions by early career researchers, PhD students and our...
A New Class of Acrylate Polymers Indwelling urinary tract catheters are the most commonly employed implanted medical devices. However, indwelling catheters promote catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) that, if left untreated, may lead to acute...
Finding Treatments for Eye Infections Antibiotic-resistant bacterial and fungal eye infections pose a significant threat resulting in vision impairment or even blindness particularly in lower-to-middle income countries. In established eye infections, biofilms often...
