Recruiting E. coli to combat hard-to-treat bacterial infections

E.coli strain hoards iron to nullify salmonella

22-Jul-2013

A probiotic strain of E.coli can reduce the severity of salmonella infections by hoarding iron, according to US researchers.

Fresh biofilms research will help inform antimicrobial strategies

11-Apr-2013

By Rod Addy

Scientists have put germs that form biofilms for self-protection in dry conditions under the spotlight in a bid to understand how it benefits them and the implications.

Harvard scientists’ breakthrough could stop biofilm formation

09-Aug-2012

Harvard scientists have developed a coating to prevent biofilms forming in food processing machinery and on surfaces by tricking bacteria into thinking there is nowhere for it to attach and grow.

Ready, aim, fire! E.coli reprogrammed to target biofilms

E.coli has been reprogrammed to seek out and fight other pathogens such as biofilms.

Ready, aim, fire! E.coli reprogrammed to target biofilms

E.coli has been reprogrammed to seek out and fight other pathogens such as biofilms.

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