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Bacterial biofilms

Strength in union

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that accumulate on solid surfaces in liquid environments, such as contact lenses. Microbiologist Clare Miller explains how they form and why some can cause serious problems for human health

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Prokaryotic cells

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