Calcium oxalate stones comprise greater than 70% of all kidney stones. In the current conceptual framework, the initial stone ...
Bacteria like to clump together and cling to surfaces, where they secrete bits of molecular debris that grow into a slimy protective coating. These gooey collections of bacteria are called biofilms, ...
Researchers Jeff Leid and Tim Vail demonstrate their rapid diagnostic test for nosocomial infections. An innovative diagnostic test identifies the presence of biofilms in patients that resist ...
Hospital-acquired infections with Staphylococcus aureus are a major health problem. Learning how staph can gum up tiny tubes like catheters may... Bacteria like to clump together and cling to surfaces ...