Aquatic environment drives the emergence of cell wall-deficient dormant forms in Listeria
Bacteria can respond to environmental stresses by entering a dormant state called viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state. VBNC bacteria lose the ability to grow in routine culture media. Pathogens entering a VBNC state pose a significantly risk for human and animal health, as they are not detected by standard growth-based techniques, and can “wake up” […]
B3D and Lallemand Animal Nutrition launch LabCom “Biofilm1Health”
From livestock buildings to the International Space Station, and even in our toothbrushes, biofilms, composed of three-dimensional microbial communities, have colonized the environment since time immemorial. For over twenty years, the INRAE B3D team – Biofilms and Spatially Organized Communities – at the Micalis Joint Research Unit has been deciphering the functioning of these microscopic […]
COST Action “Building Consensus on Biofilm Regulatory Decision Making” (CA23152)
The B3D team is thrilled to participate in a new COST Action, officially launched in Brussels on September 26th. This initiative brings together a network of international biofilm experts from diverse academic fields. Its primary goal is to bridge the gap between academic research, industrial applications, and regulatory frameworks by establishing unified guidelines for biofilm-related […]
Biofilms: Microbes in Society
From livestock buildings to the International Space Station, and even in our toothbrushes, biofilms, composed of three-dimensional microbial communities, have colonized the environment since time immemorial. For over twenty years, the INRAE B3D team – Biofilms and Spatially Organized Communities – at the Micalis Joint Research Unit has been deciphering the functioning of these microscopic […]