Applied Microbiology: Open Access
Open Access

Biofilms

A biofilm is any group of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other on a surface. Biofilm bacteria is the bacterial cell communities densely grow and form a layer either on a living or non-lining surface. Sinusitis, Chronic wounds, Cystic fibrosis, Atherosclerosis are some of the conditions in which biofilms are associated with. Superficial biofilms that are formed as dental plaques can be removed physically. Biofilms can grow in most extreme environments such as hot and cold. Some biofilms will be formed as a combination of both bacteria and fungi. Online Journals are scholarly and peer reviewed journals. The journals provide forum and motivates scientists, researchers, academics, engineers, and practitioners in all aspects to share their professional and academic knowledge in the fields computing, engineering, humanities, economics, social sciences, management, medical science, and related disciplines. Online Journals also aims to reach a large number of readers worldwide with original and current research work completed on the vital issues of the above important disciplines. The journals permit all readers to read, view, download and print the full-text of all published articles without any subscription or restrictions.