The Truth About Those Slimy Bacterial Layers
When you think of bacteria, you might imagine them as invisible, single cells floating around in the air or lurking on dirty surfaces. But in reality, most bacteria prefer to live together in organized communities. These groups form slimy layers known as biofilms. Far from being just a curiosity of microbiology, biofilms play an important role in health, industry, and the environment. Unfortunately, they are also notoriously difficult to eliminate, which is why scientists, doctors, and even...