Electron microscopy of the hindgut showed that actinomycete-like bacteria were the principal microbial associates of two African species of soil-feeding termites. Elongated cuticular spines provided attachment.

Recognition by macrophages is a key process in generating immune response against invading pathogens. Previous studies have focused on recognition of pathogens through surface receptors present on the macrophage's surface. Here, using polymeric particles of different geometries that represent the size and shape range of a variety of bacteria, the importance of target geometry in recognition was...

We investigate the attachment of Escherichia coli on silanized glass surfaces during flow through a linear channel at flow rates of 0.1-1 mL/min using confocal microscopy. We assemble layers of organosilanes on glass and track the position and orientation of bacteria deposited on these surfaces during flow with high spatial resolution. We find that a metric based on the degree of the surface-te...

Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) are groups of bioelectrochemical technologies and platforms that could facilitate versatile environmental and biological applications. The performance of BES is mainly determined by the key process of electron transfer at the bacteria and electrode interface, which is known as extracellular electron transfer (EET). Thus, developing novel electrodes to encourage ...

Previous studies have reported that phagocytosed Bordetella pertussis survives in human neutrophils. This issue has been reexamined. Opsonized or unopsonized bacteria expressing green fluorescent protein (GFP) were incubated with adherent human neutrophils. Phagocytosis was quantified by fluorescence microscopy, and the viability of phagocytosed bacteria was determined by colony counts followin...

Biofilms represent an ancient, ubiquitous and influential form of life on earth. They are interesting both scientifically and because of their impacts on our environment, health and technology. Biofilm formation is initiated by attachment of bacterial cells from an aqueous suspension onto a suitable attachment substratum. While in certain, well studied cases initial attachment and subsequent bi...

aim and background: complex nature of children`s affectionate problems requires assessment and usage of modern treatments. the present study aimed to investigate the effects of attachment-based therapy on depression symptoms in girl students of primary school who had attachment problems. methods and materials: this study was an empirical plan with pretest-posttest, follow up and control group. ...

Broad spectrum antibiotics, such as Tylosin (naturally synthesized by Streptomyces fradiae) are used to treat infections in farm animals and are often administered at sub-therapeutic levels along with feed rations. The presence of bacteria resistant to antimicrobials in animal waste has raised concern related to their transport to surface and groundwater. Previous studies have shown that cells ...

Extended tailing of low bacterial concentrations following breakthrough at the Narrow Channel focus area was observed for 4 months. Bacterial attachment and detachment kinetics associated with breakthrough and extended tailing were determined by fitting a one-dimensional transport model to the field breakthrough-tailing data. Spatial variations in attachment rate coefficient (k f) were observed...