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Biofilms: Microbial Life on Surfaces
Microorganisms attach to surfaces and develop biofilms. Biofilm-associated cells can be differentiated from their suspended counterparts by generation of an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix, reduced growth rates, and the up- and down- regulation of specific genes. Attachment is a compl...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2002
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2732559/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12194761 http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid0809.020063 |