Multispecies Biofilms: Technologically Advanced Methods to Study Microbial Communities

The study of biofilms is essential in an age of antibiotic-resistant infections, as microbes often exist in complex multi-species or polymicrobial communities. This book provides an overview of recent methods, model systems, and tools being developed and employed in this context, including new technologies for studying multi-species biofilms in vivo and in vitro. It will benefit translational and basic research scientists, clinicians, and educators, and is an informative resource for students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 321 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

In the era of antibiotic-resistant infections, the study of biofilms has gained paramount importance. Microbes, often found in complex multi-species or polymicrobial communities, pose significant challenges in detecting, diagnosing, and treating infections. Given the growing emphasis on studying biofilms in research and laboratory settings, particularly under conditions that closely mimic the clinical state, it is crucial to gain an overview of the recent methods, model systems, and tools being developed and employed in this context.

This book provides readers with an in-depth exploration of the current methodologies employed in studying multi-species biofilms, both in vivo and in vitro. It highlights innovative technologies specifically designed to study multiple species within biofilm communities, including those that can be utilized for evaluating antimicrobial treatment approaches. The application of these state-of-the-art techniques to enhance our understanding of multi-species biofilms will be discussed, with a focus on how the clinical microenvironment and the development of biofilm communities are considered when developing such tools.

Contributions from esteemed experts in their respective domains make this book a valuable resource for translational and basic research scientists, as well as clinicians. It serves as an informative guide for educators and their students, providing a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031153488
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023