Exploiting social evolution in biofilms

Exploiting social evolution in biofilms

Highlights ► Instead of isolated cells bacteria are now acknowledged to lead highly social lives. ► Biofilm formation and dispersal are favorable targets for new therapeutic avenues. ► The selective pressures involved must be understood thoroughly before translation.

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Veröffentlicht in:Current opinion in microbiology 2013-04, Vol.16 (2), p.207-212
Hauptverfasser: Boyle, Kerry E, Heilmann, Silja, van Ditmarsch, Dave, Xavier, Joao B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
bacteria
Bacteria - growth & development
Bacteria - metabolism
Bacterial Physiological Phenomena
biofilm
Biofilms - growth & development
evolution
Models, Biological
Pathology
Quorum Sensing
Signal Transduction
social behavior
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights ► Instead of isolated cells bacteria are now acknowledged to lead highly social lives. ► Biofilm formation and dispersal are favorable targets for new therapeutic avenues. ► The selective pressures involved must be understood thoroughly before translation.
ISSN:1369-5274
1879-0364
DOI:10.1016/j.mib.2013.01.003