Quorum sensing (QS) is a universal mechanism by which bacteria coordinate collective behaviours, including the expression of virulence factors and the formation of biofilms, in response to changes in ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...

The skin microbiome is changing how the cosmetics industry approaches acne-prone skin. As research moves beyond the simple presence or reduction of bacteria, cosmetic developers are increasingly ...