biofilm in A Sentence

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    Scientific formula, rapid forming Biofilm.

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    This Biofilm becomes a toxic environment- like the plaque that forms on your teeth.

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    Usnic acid: a natural antimicrobial agent able to inhibit bacterial Biofilm formation on polymer surfaces.

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    While the first layer of colonization(Biofilms) are hugely important, it is often ignored in research.

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    For Salta, finding a solution meant she must first find ways to remove the Biofilm.

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    We also now know that Biofilms prefer to attach to some surfaces more than others.

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    However, they are often short-lived because the Biofilm can eventually form a layer over the surface.

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    The main reason is the presence of anaerobic bacteria in the Biofilm formed on the tongue.

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    The Biofilm alone can cause up to 18 percent of fuel penalty with less than 1-millimeter thickness.

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    They are able to form Biofilms, where the organism attaches to and grows on a surface.

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    It had gotten so bad that"over the years, Russia's Mir space station evidently became coated with Biofilms.".

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    These bacteria are normal, but the Biofilm they produce can block sweat ducts and contribute to skin conditions.

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    But before we can prevent biofouling we first need to understand Biofilms- why are these microorganisms attaching to where they are attaching and how?

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    In addition, when already present, it has been shown to still be able to kill up to 85% of the microbes, despite the Biofilm.

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    For example, the shark's surface works hydrodynamically, and the'scales' help to create little vortices that in theory work to deter bacteria from attaching, colonizing, and forming Biofilms.

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    While the infection involves a number of bacteria, it is believed that most infections start with Gardnerella vaginalis creating a Biofilm, which allows other opportunistic bacteria to thrive.

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    I developed a new method that incorporates hydrodynamics so I can see what happens when Biofilms are under flow that would be more representative of the natural environment.

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    For example, when testing antifouling materials, scientists often do it in a static environment- although informative, it doesn't represent the real environment as Biofilms are always exposed to flow.

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    To keep this edge growth in check and ensure the entire community is fit and balanced, the“hungry” members of the Biofilm interior send electrochemical signals to members at the exterior.

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    Recent studies suggest that wiping your case with a clean tissue and/or placing it upside-down on another clean tissue may be additional good steps in keeping bacteria Biofilms off the case.

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    Once regarded as a simple cluster of microorganisms, communities of bacteria- also called“Biofilms”- have been found to utilize ion channels for electrochemical communication that helps the community thrive and survive threats, such as chemical attacks from antibiotics.

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    It is essential that the electrochemical signal be consistently transmitted all the way to the Biofilm edge because that is the place where the growth must be stopped for the community to reap the most benefit from signaling.”.

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