Microplastics as persistent and vectors of other threats in the marine environment: Toxicological impacts, management and strategical roadmap to end plastic pollution by Sameh S. Ali, Mohammed Hussein M. Alsharbaty, Rania Al-Tohamy, Michael Schagerl, Majid Al-Zahrani, Michael Kornaros, Jianzhong Sun

“…The hydrophobic properties of MPs enable them to facilitate the formation of biofilms, which are referred to as the plastisphere. …”
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The Evolution of Antimicrobial Resistance in <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> and New Strategies to Fight It by Viola Camilla Scoffone, Gabriele Trespidi, Giulia Barbieri, Arooba Arshad, Aygun Israyilova, Silvia Buroni

“…In this review, we describe how this can be acquired by the enzymatic degradation of antibiotics, target site modification, altered membrane permeability, multidrug efflux pumps, and their ability to form biofilms. Also, the evolution of drug resistance in <i>A. baumannii</i>, which is mainly driven by mobile genetic elements, is reported, with particular reference to plasmid-associated resistance, resistance islands, and insertion sequences. …”
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Pathogenetic aspects and modern possibilities of therapy of vulvovaginal candidiasis by Margarita R. Rakhmatulina, Elena V. Lipova, Viktoria A. Nyanenko

“…The mechanisms of formation of biofilms by fungi of the genus Candida on mucous membranes and the role of lactobacillary microflora in preventing their spread, as well as ideas about the prerequisites for the development of vulvovaginal candidiasis are considered. …”
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Comparison of enrichment methods for efficient nitrogen fixation on a biocathode by Rous, Axel, Santa-Catalina, Gaëlle, Desmond-Le Quémener, Elie, Trably, Eric, Bernet, Nicolas

“…Based on these findings, a conceptual model on the functioning of mixed cultures N2-fixing electroactive biofilms was proposed. …”
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Pattern of Disinfection of Root Canal Dentin by Alternated Acid-Base Irrigating Regimen by Janir Alves Soares, Maria Auxiliadora Roque de Carvalho, Suelleng Maria Cunha Santos Soares, Rodrigo Dantas Pereira, Manoel Brito-Júnior, Paula Prazeres Magalhães, Isabel Alessandra Miranda Nunes, Rudys Rodolpho de Jesus Tavarez, Claudia de Castro Rizzi, Rafaela Nogueira Moreira, Luiz de Macêdo Farias, Etevaldo Matos Maia Filho

“…The data were normalized by a log10 transformation of CFU and were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s tests. Results. Biofilms were observed only in the control root canal walls. …”
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Carbon Nanofibers Modified Graphite Felt for High Performance Anode in High Substrate Concentration Microbial Fuel Cells by Youliang Shen, Yan Zhou, Shuiliang Chen, Fangfang Yang, Suqi Zheng, Haoqing Hou

“…Morphology characterization revealed that the biofilms in the CNFs/GF anode were much denser than those in the bare GF. …”
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THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN THE DENTAL FIELD – THE PHENOMENON OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE by Alina Anton, Iasmina Alexandra Predescu, Nuca Cristina, Mariana Păcurar, Ștefania Dinu

“…The apparition of microbial biofilms, such as dental plaque, may be an important reason for promoting antibiotic resistance. …”
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Morphology of Helicobacter pylori as a result of peptidoglycan and cytoskeleton rearrangements by Paweł Krzyżek, Grażyna Gościniak

“…This morphological variability affects nutrient transport and respiration processes, as well as motility, the ability to form aggregates/biofilms, and resistance to adverse environmental factors. …”
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Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Endodontic Irrigants Against E. Faecalis: An In vitro Study by Ajay Chhabra, B. Saravana Prathap, KP Ramya, Priyanka Yadav, Himani Mehra, Sona J. Parvathy, Gayatree Nayak

“…Further research should explore clinical applications and polymicrobial biofilms.…”
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Expression Profiling of Transglutaminase 2 and Inflammatory Host Response in Aspergillus Fumigatus After Treatment with Curcuma Extracts by Omar Sadik Shalal

“…This pathogen is very capable of forming biofilms via developing hyphal walls radially. The current therapies are known for their limitations where they couldn’t target the proteins involved in undoing host response. …”
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Deep terrestrial indigenous microbial community dominated by Candidatus Frackibacter by Sian E. Ford, Greg F. Slater, Katja Engel, Oliver Warr, Garnet S. Lollar, Allyson Brady, Josh D. Neufeld, Barbara Sherwood Lollar

“…Contrastingly, biosamplers and biofilms exposed to the mine environment contained aerobic Sphingomonas taxa. δ13C values of phospholipid fatty acids and putative functional predictions derived from 16S rRNA gene profiles, imply Candidatus Frackibacter may use carbon derived from ancient carbon-rich layers common in these systems. …”
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DPANN symbiont of Haloferax volcanii accelerates xylan degradation by the non-host haloarchaeon Halorhabdus sp. by Oleg N. Reva, Violetta La Cono, Laura Marturano, Francesca Crisafi, Francesco Smedile, Manasi Mudaliyar, Debnath Ghosal, Elena A. Selivanova, Marina E. Ignatenko, Manuel Ferrer, Laura Fernandez-Lopez, Mart Krupovic, Michail M. Yakimov

“…Electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography revealed the formation of heterocellular biofilms interlinked by DPANN cells. The findings demonstrated that DPANN symbionts can interact directly with other members of microbial communities, which are not their primary hosts, influencing their gene expression. …”
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Vaginal Microbiota and the Use of Probiotics by Sarah Cribby, Michelle Taylor, Gregor Reid

“…In vitro studies have shown that Lactobacillus strains can disrupt BV and yeast biofilms and inhibit the growth of urogenital pathogens. …”
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Water pollution, cholera, and the role of probiotics: a comprehensive review in relation to public health in Bangladesh by Md. Rayhan Chowdhury, Ariful Islam, Valentina Yurina, Takeshi Shimosato, Takeshi Shimosato, Takeshi Shimosato

“…Recent probiotic advancements include engineering strains that disrupt V. cholerae biofilms and inhibit their virulence. Integrating probiotics with traditional cholera control measures could significantly enhance their effectiveness and provide a multifaceted approach to combating this persistent disease. …”
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Evaluating the Preventive and Therapeutic Roles of Active Irrigation Systems in Root Canal Treatment: A Narrative Review and Critical Appraisal of Theory and Methodology by Ignacio Barbero-Navarro, Iuliana Sofian-Pauliuc, Maria Esther Irigoyen-Camacho, Marco Antonio Zepeda-Zepeda, David Ribas-Perez, Antonio Luis Castaño-Seiquer

“…By using an irrigant, such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), practitioners attempt to wash out debris, dissolve organic and inorganic tissue, lubricate the canals, prevent smear layer formation, and disrupt biofilms. Different methods have been developed to optimise the effectiveness of irrigants, including manual or passive techniques (the conventional method used worldwide) and active techniques (the irrigant is activated by certain devices to improve its flow in the root canal system). …”
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Relationship between clay minerals and microorganisms in underground hydrogen storage reservoirs: a mini review by Allison Clark, Shikha Sharma

“…However, microorganisms in the subsurface, particularly hydrogenotrophic species, interact with clay minerals in ways that can affect the integrity of these storage systems. Microbes form biofilms on clay surfaces, which can cause pore clogging and reduce the permeability of the reservoir, potentially stabilizing H2 storage and limiting injectivity. …”
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Synergistic Microbial Consortium for Bioenergy Generation from Complex Natural Energy Sources by Victor Bochuan Wang, Joey Kuok Hoong Yam, Song-Lin Chua, Qichun Zhang, Bin Cao, Joachim Loo Say Chye, Liang Yang

“…Confocal images confirmed the presence of biofilms and point towards their importance in generating bioenergy in MFCs.…”
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Recent advances in nanomaterials and their mechanisms for infected wounds management by Jianping Zhu, Fan Xia, Shuaifei Wang, Yan Guan, Fuqiang Hu, Fangying Yu

“…The antibacterial mechanisms of nanomaterials are varied, including ion release, chemodynamic therapy, photothermal/photodynamic therapy, electrostatic interactions, and delivery of antibacterial drugs, which not only combat bacterial infections but also address the challenges posed by biofilms and antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, these nanomaterials create an optimal environment for tissue regeneration, promoting faster wound closure. …”
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THE PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON POULTRY SLAUGHTER PLANT EQUIPMENT AFTER SANITATION PROCEDURES by Suzana Vidaković Knežević, Miloš Pelić, Marina Žekić, Slobodan Knežević, Jelena Vranešević, Dragana Ljubojević Pelić, Sara Savić

“…Both bacterial foodborne pathogens can form biofilms and survive stress caused by sanitation procedures. …”
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Phages as potential life-saving therapeutic option in the treatment of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections by Beata Zalewska-Piątek, Michalina Nagórka

“…PT demonstrates significant potential in treating chronic and recurrent UTIs, also including catheter-associated infection by reducing bacterial biofilms, delaying catheter blockage, and enhancing antibiotic efficacy when used in combination. …”
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