Tag: biofilms
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Aztreonam Recalibrates Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus salivarius Interactions in COPD Patients
Overview: Intermicrobial Dynamics in COPD-Associated Infections Microbial communities shape the flow of energy and matter in chronic infections. In conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis (CF), polymicrobial communities often drive virulence and antibiotic resistance. This study focuses on the interaction between two airway-associated microbes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus salivarius, isolated from…
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Aztreonam Intervention Recalibrates Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus salivarius Interactions in COPD-Associated Co-infections
Introduction: Polymicrobial infections in chronic lung disease Microbial communities shape energy flow and disease outcomes across ecosystems, including human chronic infections. In the lungs of COPD and cystic fibrosis patients, Pseudomonas aeruginosa often coexists with oral streptococci such as Streptococcus salivarius. These interactions influence virulence, antibiotic response, and disease progression. This study investigates how the…
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Gold Nanoparticles in Spruce Needles Reveal Plant Biomineralization
Researchers uncover gold nanoparticles in spruce needles A surprising discovery from northern Finland is shining new light on how plants interact with minerals. In a study published in Environmental Microbiome, scientists report that Norway spruce trees (Picea abies) can concentrate gold nanoparticles in their needles, a feat accomplished with the help of resident, symbiotic bacteria…